Embolization is a minimally invasive endovascular procedure. Using a small incision, a special catheter is inserted first into the peripheral artery and then into the vessel to be examined and embolized. This method involves the injection of a material or substance that blocks the blood vessel.
The purpose of embolization is to exclude pathologically altered areas of the bloodstream from the general circulation. This may be necessary to stop the growth of vascular abnormalities, bleeding, or tumor nutrition.
The product range of Integra Medical allows the doctor to perform the following types of embolization:
The Elong microcatheter, available in sizes from 1.7F, allows for selective embolization in difficult anatomical situations.
Embosoft spherical embolizing material. The properties of the Embosoft microsphere allow for more distal and selective embolization.