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CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology
Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology 3/2003

01-06-2003 | Technical Note

Digital Subtraction Fluoroscopy to Enhance Visualization During Uterine Fibroid Embolization: A Technical Note

Authors: Robert T. Andrews, Christoph A. Binkert

Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology | Issue 3/2003

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Abstract

We describe a simple but underutilized technique for improving visualization during transcatheter embolization using particulate agents. The technique is of distinct utility in uterine fibroid embolization, during which non-target embolization can be of particular clinical significance.
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Metadata
Title
Digital Subtraction Fluoroscopy to Enhance Visualization During Uterine Fibroid Embolization: A Technical Note
Authors
Robert T. Andrews
Christoph A. Binkert
Publication date
01-06-2003
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology / Issue 3/2003
Print ISSN: 0174-1551
Electronic ISSN: 1432-086X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-003-0004-2

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