Science to practice: can transarterial embolotherapy be used as a viable alternative to treat obesity?
Embolization of branches of the left gastric artery that supply the fundus of the stomach may reduce systemic levels of the appetite hormone ghrelin and may result in weight control.
Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center 525 E 68th St, P-518 New York, NY 10065, USA. dcm9006@med.cornell.edu
David C
DC
Madoff
D000818:Animals; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000378:metabolism*; D054439:Ghrelin / Q000378:metabolism*; D009765:Obesity / Q000628:therapy*; D013270:Stomach / Q000098:blood supply*
D054439:Ghrelin