Open AccessGlue or Onyx: A Guide to Choice – Tips and Techniques
Author(s) -
Anna Maria Ierardi
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of endovascular resuscitation and trauma management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2003-539X
pISSN - 2002-7567
DOI - 10.26676/jevtm.v4i1.114
Subject(s) - glue , computer science , medicine , surgery , medical physics , risk analysis (engineering) , engineering , mechanical engineering
Glue and Onyx are two liquid embolic agents. They have different characteristics and applications, so it is essential to know how to choose between them.The main aims of this article are to describe the principles and features of these embolic agents, to highlight the advantages and limitations of both the materials, and to provide optimal indications of each agent during endovascular arterial embolization procedures.