Emerging embolic agents in endovascular embolization: an overview
Courtney Y. Wang, Jingjie Hu, Rahul A. Sheth, Rahmi Öklü
Abstract
Abstract Endovasular embolization treats diseased and malfunctioned vasculature through a minimally invasive approach that significantly benefits patients. Advances in engineering and materials science have contributed to novel generations of embolic materials that addresses challenges existed in clinically used agents. In this review, we discuss the clinically available embolic agents, their formulations and applications. Additionally, we examine materials in development for embolization, and emphasize the challenges during the process of transitioning from basic science to translational applications in this field.
Topics & Concepts
EmbolizationTranslational scienceProcess (computing)Field (mathematics)Computer scienceMedicineRadiologyPathologyMathematicsPure mathematicsOperating systemIntracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and ComplicationsVascular Malformations Diagnosis and TreatmentIntracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research