A detachable balloon for therapeutic transcatheter occlusions.
A new, detachable, silastic balloon for occlusion of arteries and fistulae is described. The balloon is filled with water-soluble contrast material, is flow-directed into the desired position, and detached using a set of coaxial catheters.
D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000628:therapy; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003287:Contrast Media; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
D003287:Contrast Media; D012826:Silicone Elastomers