Advances in biomaterials and technologies for vascular embolization Review
| Authors: | Hu, J.; Albadawi, H.; Chong, B. W.; Deipolyi, A. R.; Sheth, R. A.; Khademhosseini, A.; Oklu, R. |
| Review Title: | Advances in biomaterials and technologies for vascular embolization |
| Abstract: | Minimally invasive transcatheter embolization is a common nonsurgical procedure in interventional radiology used for the deliberate occlusion of blood vessels for the treatment of diseased or injured vasculature. A wide variety of embolic agents including metallic coils, calibrated microspheres, and liquids are available for clinical practice. Additionally, advances in biomaterials, such as shape-memory foams, biodegradable polymers, and in situ gelling solutions have led to the development of novel preclinical embolic agents. The aim here is to provide a comprehensive overview of current and emerging technologies in endovascular embolization with respect to devices, materials, mechanisms, and design guidelines. Limitations and challenges in embolic materials are also discussed to promote advancement in the field. © 2019 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim |
| Keywords: | radiation; radiology; interventional radiology; minimally invasive surgery; minimally invasive; blood vessels; embolization; clinical practices; embolic agents; biodegradable polymers; emerging technologies; catheter-based delivery; vascular embolization; embolic material; transcatheter embolization |
| Journal Title: | Advanced Materials |
| Volume: | 31 |
| Issue: | 33 |
| ISSN: | 0935-9648 |
| Publisher: | Wiley V C H Verlag Gmbh |
| Date Published: | 2019-08-16 |
| Start Page: | 1901071 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1002/adma.201901071 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 31168915 |
| PMCID: | PMC7014563 |
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| Notes: | Review -- Export Date: 30 August 2019 -- Source: Scopus |
