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Devascularization of head and neck paragangliomas by direct percutaneous embolization.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20094716     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Preoperative transarterial embolization of head and neck paragangliomas using particulate agents has proven beneficial for decreasing intraoperative blood loss. However, the procedure is often incomplete owing to extensive vascular structure and arteriovenous shunts. We report our experience with embolization of these lesions by means of direct puncture and intratumoral injection of n-butyl cyanoacrylate (NBCA) or Onyx. Ten patients aged 32-82 years who were referred for preoperative embolization of seven carotid body tumors and three jugular paragangliomas were retrospectively analyzed. Intratumoral injections were primarily performed in four cases with multiple small-caliber arterial feeders and adjunctive to transarterial embolization in six cases with incomplete devascularization. Punctures were performed under ultrasound and injections were performed under roadmap fluoroscopic guidance. Detailed angiographies were performed before and after embolization procedures. Control angiograms showed complete or near-complete devascularization in all tumors. Three tumors with multiple small-caliber arterial feeders were treated with primary NBCA injections. One tumor necessitated transarterial embolization after primary injection of Onyx. Six tumors showed regional vascularization from the vasa vasorum or small-caliber branches of the external carotid artery following the transarterial approach. These regions were embolized with NBCA injections. No technical or clinical complications related to embolization procedures occurred. All except one of the tumors were surgically removed following embolization. In conclusion, preoperative devascularization with percutaneous direct injection of NBCA or Onyx is feasible, safe, and effective in head and neck paragangliomas with multiple small-caliber arterial feeders and in cases of incomplete devascularization following transarterial embolization.
Authors:
Umut Ozyer; Ali Harman; Erkan Yildirim; Cuneyt Aytekin; Tankut Hakki Akay; Fatih Boyvat
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-01-22
Journal Detail:
Title:  Cardiovascular and interventional radiology     Volume:  33     ISSN:  1432-086X     ISO Abbreviation:  Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol     Publication Date:  2010 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-09-07     Completed Date:  2011-01-10     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8003538     Medline TA:  Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  967-75     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, Baskent Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Hastanesi, Fevzi Cakmak Cd. 10., Sk. No. 45, 06490, Bahcelievler/Ankara, Turkey. umut_ozyer@yahoo.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Angiography / methods
Carotid Body Tumor / pathology,  radiography,  therapy*
Cohort Studies
Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
Enbucrilate / pharmacology*
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Glomus Jugulare Tumor / pathology,  radiography,  therapy*
Head and Neck Neoplasms / radiography,  therapy*
Humans
Injections, Intralesional
Male
Middle Aged
Preoperative Care / methods
Radiography, Interventional / methods*
Retrospective Studies
Risk Assessment
Treatment Outcome
Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
6606-65-1/Enbucrilate

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