Semin intervent Radiol 2004; 21(1): 59-66
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-831406
Copyright © 2004 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

The Use of Cyanoacrylate Adhesives in the Management of Congenital Vascular Malformations

Robert J. Rosen1 , 2 , Sohail Contractor2
  • 1Professor, Division of Interventional Radiology and Endovascular Surgery, New York University Medical Center, New York, New York
  • 2Division of Interventional Radiology and Endovascular Surgery, New York University Medical Center, New York, New York
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Publication Date:
12 August 2004 (online)

This article outlines the use of liquid acrylic adhesives in the management of congenital vascular malformations. Specifically, the chemical features of cyanoacrylates, including the physical and chemical properties, exovascular use of cyanoacrylates, and the techniques for use of these agents, are discussed.

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Robert J RosenM.D. 

Division of Interventional Radiology and Endovascular Surgery

New York University Medical Center, New York, NY

Email: Robert.rosen@med.nyu.edu