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Embolization therapy covers an enormous spectrum of procedures, from simple varicocoele embolization to occlusion of complex arteriovenous malformations. Both procedures aim to provide vascular occlusion, but the techniques, equipment, approach, outcomes, and hazards are very different. This chapter aims to set the scene for the rest of the book by covering some of the “philosophy” of embolotherapy. Later chapters in this section will deal with specifics of embolic agents and imaging. The second section covers individual indications.
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Robertson, I. (2010). Basic Principles of Embolization. In: Kessel, D., Ray, C. (eds) Transcatheter Embolization and Therapy. Techniques in Interventional Radiology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84800-897-7_1
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