Embolization with steel coils using a saline flush technique.
A method using saline flush to push Gianturco steel coils through catheters is described, and has been successfully used in 45 patients. The saline flush technique requires no precise matching of coils and catheters, solves problems associated with the conventional method and simplifies the coil embolization procedure.
Makita
K
K
Department of Radiology, National Defense Medical College, Saitama, Japan.
Furui
S
S
Irie
T
T
Hirata
J
J
Yamauchi
T
T
Tsuchiya
K
K
Takenaka
E
E
Ohtomo
K
K
Ibukuro
K
K
D001158:Arteries; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D013193:Stainless Steel
D013193:Stainless Steel; D012965:Sodium Chloride