Shape memory polymer ovarian vein embolisation in a patient with nickel allergy

Shape memory polymer ovarian vein embolisation in a patient with nickel allergy

Abstract Background Ovarian vein embolization in pelvic varicocele is usually obtained using nitinol coils. These devices can not be used in patients with proven nickel allergy. Case presentation Shape memory polymer is a new embolic material available to interventionalists. A patient presented with...

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Main Authors: Davide Castellano, Andrea Boghi, Luca Di Maggio, Alessandro Rapellino, Daniele Savio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-03-01
Series:CVIR Endovascular
Subjects:
Shape memory polymer
Vascular plug
Peripheral embolisation
Pelvic congestion syndrome
Nickel allergy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42155-021-00212-y

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