Pediatric cardiovascular embolization therapy

Abstract

Transcatheter embolization of superfluous vascular structures has assumed an important role in pediatric interventional cardiology. A variety of devices and materials are being used to treat an increasing number of unwanted arterial, venous, and surgically created vascular connections. In general, the occlusion techniques are simple, the results are good, and the complication rates are low. The current indications, devices, materials, methods, applications, and results of pediatric cardiovascular embolization therapy are described.