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Endovascular embolization is a medical procedure to treat abnormal blood vessels in the brain and other parts of the body. It is an alternative to open surgery.
Alternative NamesTreatment - endovascular embolism; Coil embolization
DescriptionA small surgical cut will be made in the groin area. The health care provider will use a needle to create a hole in the femoral artery, a large blood vessel. Next, a tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is passed through the open skin and into the artery. Dye may flow through this tube so that the artery may be seen on medical images.
While looking at live medical images of the area, the health care provider gently moves the catheter through the blood vessel up to the area being studied.
Once the catheter is in place, the health care provider sends small plastic particles, glue, metal coils, foam, or a balloon through it to seal off the bad blood vessel. The sealing material used depends on your individual condition. (If coils are used, it is called coil embolization.) More than one type of material may be used.
Why the Procedure Is PerformedThe procedure is most often used to treat aneurysms in the brain, but it may be used for other medical conditions when open surgery is considered risky. The general goal of the treatment is to prevent bleeding in the problem area and to reduce the risk of blood vessel rupture.
It may be used to treat:
- Arteriovenous malformation (AVM)
- Brain aneurysm
- Carotid artery cavernous fistula (a problem with the large artery in the neck)
- Certain tumors
- Bleeding
- Bleeding in the brain
- Failure to completely treat the lesion
- Infection
- Damage to artery
- Stroke
- Symptoms that keep returning
The procedure can take several hours. You will receive medicine to make you feel sleepy during the procedure.
Afterwards, you will need to rest, and may need to stay in the hospital overnight or longer.
Outlook (Prognosis)How fast you recover depends on your overall health, severity of your medical condition, and other factors.
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What is the purpose of endovascular embolization?
Endovascular embolization is performed to block or reduce blood flow in abnormal blood vessels, such as an aneurysm or arteriovenous malformation. This procedure helps prevent potential rupture or bleeding by inducing clot formation within the vessels. It is a minimally invasive technique that can be used to treat various conditions, including hemorrhages, tumors, and vascular malformations.
What is the treatment of choice for an AVM?
The treatment of choice for an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) depends on the size and location of the AVM. Generally, treatment options include surgery, embolization, and stereotactic radiosurgery. The goal of treatment is to reduce the risk of bleeding and related complications.
What is uterine fibroid embolization?
Uterine fibroid embolization is non-surgical removal of the growths through the use of a tubular device called a catheter.
What is involved in embolization?
Embolization involves plugging up access to the malformation. This technique does not require opening the skull to expose the brain and can be used to treat deep AVMs.
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What is the recovery like for uterine fibroid embolization?
Although uterine fibroid embolization is an outpatient procedure, patients may stay in a recovery area for up to 23 hours.
Do you still have a functioning spleen after embolization?
After embolization, the blood supply to the spleen is reduced or blocked to treat certain conditions. In some cases, a portion of the spleen may die from lack of blood supply, but the remaining healthy tissue can continue to function adequately. Overall, having a functioning spleen after embolization depends on the specific situation and the extent of damage to the organ.
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What is CPT code 75894?
Transcatheter therapy, embolization, any method, radiological supervision and interpretation
What is splenic embolization?
Splenic embolization. involves plugging or blocking the splenic artery to shrink the size of the spleen. The substances that are injected during this procedure include polyvinyl alcohol foam, polystyrene, and silicone.
Is salivating and nausea common in uterine fibroid embolization?
You should discuss this with your doctor or even a hospital if you can not reach your doctor.
Can you still have kids if you have Uterine Fibroid Embolization?
A recent study comparing the fertility of women who had uterine artery embolizations with those who had a myomectomy showed similar number of successful pregnancies for both groups. The long-term effect of uterine artery embolization on the ability of a woman to have children has not been fully determined.
