Advantages and Disadvantages of the Amplatzer Vascular Plug IV in Visceral Embolization: Report of 50 Placements

作者：Pech Maciej^*; Mohnike Konrad; Wieners Gero; Seidensticker Ricarda; Seidensticker Max; Zapasnik Adam; Ricke Jens; Dudeck Oliver

来源：CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology, 2011, 34(5): 1069-1073.

DOI：10.1007/s00270-011-0150-x

• Arterial embolization
• Vascular plug
• Interventional radiology

Purpose We describe our initial clinical experience in artificial embolization with the Amplatzer Vascular Plug IV (VP IV), a further development of the Vascular Plug family already in routine use.
Methods Results from 50 embolization procedures conducted with the VP IV in 44 patients are summarized.
Results All 50 embolizations were successful, although two required the technique to be modified because of problems with jamming of the screw thread and thus with disconnection of the plug. This was associated with large branching angles.
Conclusions With experience, the VP IV can be used safely and effectively, and it expands the spectrum of possible embolizations in interventional radiology. Its greatest disadvantage is its relatively poor positional controllability.

• 出版日期2011-10