RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Polyvinyl alcohol foam-Gelfoam for therapeutic embolization: a synergistic mixture.
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 143
OP 147
VO 4
IS 2
A1 Horton, J A
A1 Marano, G D
A1 Kerber, C W
A1 Jenkins, J J
A1 Davis, S
YR 1983
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/4/2/143.abstract
AB Gelfoam and polyvinyl alcohol foam particles each have advantages and disadvantages for therapeutic embolization. It was theorized and confirmed that a mixture of the two retains the advantages and eliminates the disadvantages of each. Two mixtures were prepared, tested in animals, and used successfully in 14 patients. It was found that the mixtures of Gelfoam and polyvinyl alcohol foam particles fulfilled the expectations and needs for particulate embolic materials.