pituitrin and Glomus-Jugulare-Tumor

The value of the catheter occlusion therapy is analyzed in 92 cases retrospectively, and the indication, and complication risk of these procedures are considered. In the following vessel areas occlusion with different methods have been performed with decreasing frequency; kidneys, pelvis, legs, gastrointestinal tract, external carotid and internal carotid artery. Serious complications have been observed in therapeutic investigations at the head, especially in occlusions of the external carotid artery. In this group embolisation therapy should be performed with strict indication only.

Topics: Adrenal Gland Neoplasms; Cavernous Sinus; Embolization, Therapeutic; Female; Femoral Artery; Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage; Glomus Jugulare Tumor; Humans; Iliac Artery; Kidney Neoplasms; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; Ovarian Neoplasms; Renal Artery; Vasopressins