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Title: Endovascular Embolization of Visceral Artery Aneurysms with Ethylene-vinyl Alcohol (Onyx): A Case Series

Abstract

We report the application of the liquid embolic agent ethylene-vinyl alcohol (Onyx; MicroTherapeutics, Irvine, CA, USA) in the management of visceral artery aneurysms. The technique and indications for using Onyx are discussed with emphasis on the management of wide-necked aneurysms and maintenance of patency of the parent vessel. None of the cases was considered suitable for stent-grafting or embolization with conventional agents. Two aneurysms of the renal artery bifurcation and one aneurysm of the inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery were treated. Following treatment there was complete exclusion of all aneurysms. There was no evidence of end-organ infarction. Follow-up with intervals up to 6 months has shown sustained aneurysm exclusion. Onyx is known to be effective in the management of intracranial aneurysms. Our experience demonstrates the efficacy and applicability of the use of Onyx in the treatment of complex visceral artery aneurysms.

Authors:
;  [1]; ; ; ;  [2];
  1. St. George's Hospital, Department of Radiology (United Kingdom)
  2. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Department of Radiology (United Kingdom)
Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
21091111
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 29; Journal Issue: 6; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s00270-005-0148-3; Copyright (c) 2006 Springer Science+Business Media, Inc.; www.springer-ny.com; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); Journal ID: ISSN 0174-1551
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ALCOHOLS; ARTERIES; BIFURCATION; ETHYLENE; KIDNEYS; VASCULAR DISEASES

Citation Formats

Bratby, M J, Lehmann, E D, Bottomley, J, Kessel, D O, Nicholson, A A, McPherson, S J, Morgan, R A, and Belli, A.-M. Endovascular Embolization of Visceral Artery Aneurysms with Ethylene-vinyl Alcohol (Onyx): A Case Series. United States: N. p., 2006. Web. doi:10.1007/S00270-005-0148-3.
Bratby, M J, Lehmann, E D, Bottomley, J, Kessel, D O, Nicholson, A A, McPherson, S J, Morgan, R A, & Belli, A.-M. Endovascular Embolization of Visceral Artery Aneurysms with Ethylene-vinyl Alcohol (Onyx): A Case Series. United States. https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-005-0148-3
Bratby, M J, Lehmann, E D, Bottomley, J, Kessel, D O, Nicholson, A A, McPherson, S J, Morgan, R A, and Belli, A.-M. 2006. "Endovascular Embolization of Visceral Artery Aneurysms with Ethylene-vinyl Alcohol (Onyx): A Case Series". United States. https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-005-0148-3.
@article{osti_21091111,
title = {Endovascular Embolization of Visceral Artery Aneurysms with Ethylene-vinyl Alcohol (Onyx): A Case Series},
author = {Bratby, M J and Lehmann, E D and Bottomley, J and Kessel, D O and Nicholson, A A and McPherson, S J and Morgan, R A and Belli, A.-M.},
abstractNote = {We report the application of the liquid embolic agent ethylene-vinyl alcohol (Onyx; MicroTherapeutics, Irvine, CA, USA) in the management of visceral artery aneurysms. The technique and indications for using Onyx are discussed with emphasis on the management of wide-necked aneurysms and maintenance of patency of the parent vessel. None of the cases was considered suitable for stent-grafting or embolization with conventional agents. Two aneurysms of the renal artery bifurcation and one aneurysm of the inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery were treated. Following treatment there was complete exclusion of all aneurysms. There was no evidence of end-organ infarction. Follow-up with intervals up to 6 months has shown sustained aneurysm exclusion. Onyx is known to be effective in the management of intracranial aneurysms. Our experience demonstrates the efficacy and applicability of the use of Onyx in the treatment of complex visceral artery aneurysms.},
doi = {10.1007/S00270-005-0148-3},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/21091111}, journal = {Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology},
issn = {0174-1551},
number = 6,
volume = 29,
place = {United States},
year = {Fri Dec 15 00:00:00 EST 2006},
month = {Fri Dec 15 00:00:00 EST 2006}
}