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Semin intervent Radiol 2000; Volume 17(Number 02): 161-170
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-9448
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Embolization Techniques in Trauma of the Chest

Paul F. Fox, Terry Brady, James L. Swischuk, Flavio Castañeda, H. Bob Smouse
  • Department of Radiology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, Illinois
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31 December 2000 (online)

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ABSTRACT

This article describes transcatheter embolization as an alternative to surgical ligation in controlling hemorrhage from noncritical arteries of the chest wall after blunt or penetrating trauma. Embolotherapy is also discussed as the treatment of choice for pulmonary artery injury from Swan-Ganz catheter manipulation resulting in pseudoaneurysm formation. Embolic agents and technique are briefly reviewed.

KEYWORD

Chest trauma - embolization - Swan-Ganz catheter