Embolization of glomus tumors of the carotid: temporary or definitive?
The authors describe the use of preoperative embolization of glomus tumors in 7 patients. In two cases a nonresorbable substance (IBCA) was used for the embolization, and no subsequent operation was needed. They therefore suggest that embolization could be a definitive treatment and an alternative to surgery.
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Iaccarino
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Sodano
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Belfiore
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Matacena
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Porta
D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D002015:Bucrylate; D002345:Carotid Body Tumor / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D005339:Fibrin Foam; D005781:Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D005339:Fibrin Foam; D002015:Bucrylate