2016
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2015.12.372
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Comparison of three different embolic materials for varicocele embolization: retrospective study of tolerance, radiation and recurrence rate

Abstract: Background: To evaluate pain, radiation and recurrence rates in patients undergoing varicocele embolization with three different embolic materials.Methods: Retrospective study of 182 consecutive patients who underwent transcatheter retrograde varicocele embolization from July 2011 to May 2015 with glue (Glubran ® 2) (group 1, n=63), mechanical agents (coils and/or plugs) (group 2, n=53) or a sclerosing agent (polidocanol) (group 3, n=66). Patients were asked by telephone interview to evaluate pain during embol… Show more

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“…Varicocele embolization has been performed with many embolic agents, such as gelatin sponge particles, coils and microcoils, vascular plugs, detachable balloons, cyanoacrylates, and sclerosing agents [ 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 ]. The use of glue in this indication leads to less radiation exposure, less pain, and lower recurrence rates compared to other embolic materials [ 46 ]. Because NBCA and other liquid embolic agents have the advantage of penetrating into collateral pathways, they can be associated with greater effectiveness and a lower risk of recurrence ( Figure 8 ) [ 47 ].…”
Section: Clinical Applicationsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Varicocele embolization has been performed with many embolic agents, such as gelatin sponge particles, coils and microcoils, vascular plugs, detachable balloons, cyanoacrylates, and sclerosing agents [ 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 ]. The use of glue in this indication leads to less radiation exposure, less pain, and lower recurrence rates compared to other embolic materials [ 46 ]. Because NBCA and other liquid embolic agents have the advantage of penetrating into collateral pathways, they can be associated with greater effectiveness and a lower risk of recurrence ( Figure 8 ) [ 47 ].…”
Section: Clinical Applicationsmentioning
confidence: 99%