Gelatin for embolization
X-Pure for embolization
What is embolization?
Embolization is a procedure that blocks blood vessels. It is used to treat various medical conditions, including excessive internal bleeding, abnormal connections between blood vessels, and other abnormal tissue growths. Embolization offers a less invasive approach to many medical conditions, often with fewer side effects compared to traditional surgeries.
Key applications of embolization include:
- Minimally invasive procedures: Embolization is often used in endovascular procedures, which access organs through blood vessels.
- Pain management: For conditions like osteoarthritis, embolization can reduce blood flow to painful areas, alleviating symptoms.
- Cancer treatment: Blocking blood supply to tumors can help shrink them and enhance the effectiveness of other treatments like chemotherapy.
Choosing the right biomaterial for embolization
Embolization demands a biomaterial with several essential qualities: biocompatibility, degradability, purity, consistency, conformability and customizability. Depending on the need, the embolizing agent can provide either temporary or permanent vessel closure. Tailoring the embolization agent to each case is crucial for both therapeutic effectiveness and safety.
Unique functionalities and properties
Why gelatin is ideal for embolization
Biocompatibility: promoting safe integration
Biodegradability: a controlled and predictable breakdown
Versatility: enhancing formulations with other compounds
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References
- Hu, J., Albadawi, H., Chong, B. W., Deipolyi, A. R., Sheth, R. A., Khademhosseini, A., & Oklu, R. (2019). Advances in Biomaterials and Technologies for Vascular Embolization. Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.), 31(33), e1901071.
- Kishore, S., Sheira, D., Malin, M. L., Trost, D. W., & Mandl, L. A. (2022). Transarterial Embolization for the Treatment of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Review of Indications, Safety, and Efficacy. ACR open rheumatology, 4(3), 209–217.
- Gremen, E., Frandon, J., Lateur, G., Finas, M., Rodière, M., Horteur, C., Benassayag, M., Thony, F., Pailhe, R., & Ghelfi, J. (2022). Safety and Efficacy of Embolization with Microspheres in Chronic Refractory Inflammatory Shoulder Pain: A Pilot Monocentric Study on 15 Patients. Biomedicines, 10(4), 744.