ArticleCVIR endovascular2021
Shape memory polymer ovarian vein embolisation in a patient with nickel allergy.
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- Initial Clinical Experience with Shape Memory Polymer Plugs for Various Venous Embolization.Interventional radiology (Higashimatsuyama-shi (Japan) · 2026Article
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- Active aortic aneurysm sac treatment with shape memory polymer during endovascular aneurysm repair.Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques · 2023Article
- A novel self-expanding shape memory polymer coil for intracranial aneurysm embolization: 1 year follow-up in Chile.Journal of neurointerventional surgery · 2023Article
- Feasibility of aortic aneurysm sac embolization using a novel shape memory polymer embolic device.European radiology experimental · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundOvarian vein embolization in pelvic varicocele is usually obtained using nitinol coils. These devices can not be used in patients with proven nickel allergy. CASE PRESENTATION: Shape memory polymer is a new embolic material available to interventionalists. A patient presented with pelvic congestion syndrome requiring embolisation of the left ovarian vein. The target vessel consisted of two twisted branches, each 5-6 mm in diameter. The patient also had a known allergy to nickel. Considering the anatomy and allergy status, embolisation with polyurethane shape memory polymer vascular plugs was considered a good case strategy. The embolisation procedure was technically successful with the deployment of two shape memory polymer plugs into each of the two left ovarian vein branches. Follow-up magnetic resonance imaging at 4 months showed sustained occlusion of the treated vessels and the patient showed no signs of allergy to the implanted material.
conclusionsIn conclusion, our case presented an opportunity to utilise a new embolic material and achieve a good outcome in a patient with an allergy that may have resulted in complications when using metallic implants.
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