ArticleInterventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences2020
Pre-operative direct puncture embolization of head and neck hypervascular tumors using SQUID 12.
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- Pre-surgical embolization of carotid body paragangliomas: advantages of direct percutaneous approach and transitory balloon-occlusion at the origin of the external carotid artery.La Radiologia medica · 2022Article
- Head and Neck Paragangliomas in the Czech Republic: Management at the Otorhinolaryngology Department.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- The Common but Complicated Tool: Review of Embolic Materials for the Interventional Radiologist.Seminars in interventional radiology · 2021Review
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Abstract
objectiveThe authors have evaluated their experience in pre-operative direct puncture embolization of hypervascular tumors of the head and neck using SQUID 12, an embolic liquid agent.
methodsBetween July 2016 and March 2019, the authors retrospectively reviewed clinical, embolization and surgical data of 11 consecutive patients with 12 hypervascular head and neck tumors who had undergone pre-operative embolization using SQUID 12. Percutaneous embolizations were performed by inserting a 19-22 Gauge needle directly into the tumor under ultrasound, fluoroscopic and/or endoscopic guidance. The hub of the needle was connected to a 15-cm DMSO-compatible extension tube, and the SQUID 12 was injected.
resultsTotal or near-total devascularization was achieved in 11 over 12 cases. Complete en-bloc tumor removal by surgery was achieved in all cases. Only one patient required blood transfusion. No major periprocedural adverse events were recorded.
conclusionsDirect puncture embolization of hypervascular tumors of the head and neck using SQUID 12 seems to be safe and effective. It may offer almost complete devascularization due to homogenous, deep penetration in the tumor, with optimal visibility of the agent throughout the percutaneous procedure. It may reduce intraoperative blood loss and the need for transfusion, thus facilitating complete surgical resection.
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