Transcatheter embolization and occlusion refers to passage or insertion of a synthetic embolus through a fine catheter in the blood vessel to obstruct the blood flow in particular area of the body. Transcatheter embolization is a minimally invasive procedure performed as a part of interventional radiology to restrict blood supply to tumors. Synthetic materials known as embolic agents, in some cases, are coated with chemotherapeutic drugs that perform dual action of blocking the blood supply ... Read more
