Embolization of musculoskeletal tumors.
Transarterial embolization should be considered in the treatment algorithm of primary or secondary bone tumors. Specific benefit is present where there is a high risk of bleeding at surgery, where there is spinal involvement and neural encroachment, where active bleeding is present, or in awkward surgical locations where prolonged surgery is anticipated.
Owen
Richard J T
RJ
Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada. drrichardowen@tbwifi.ca
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000465:Algorithms; D000792:Angiography; D017824:Bone Cysts, Aneurysmal / Q000628:therapy; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D016461:Chemoembolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005870:Giant Cell Tumors / Q000628:therapy; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012516:Osteosarcoma / Q000628:therapy; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary / Q000628:therapy