Ivalon shavings: technical considerations of a new embolic agent.
Ivalon (polyvinyl alcohol sponge) shavings can be used as a permanent embolic material. When injected as a suspension with assorted particles of proper size, congenital arteriovenous malformations can be cured, eliminating the need for surgical excision.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000628:therapy*; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011145:Polyvinyls / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013678:Technology, Pharmaceutical
D011145:Polyvinyls; C026699:ivalon sponge