J Korean Radiol Soc.
1990 Dec;26(6):1096-1103. 10.3348/jkrs.1990.26.6.1096.
Preoperative embolization of meningiomas
- KMID: 2358762
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.1990.26.6.1096
Abstract
- The operative and histopathological findings in 15 cases of intracranial meningioma after preoperativeembolization with Gelfoam and/or polyvinyl alcohol foam are reported. The goal of preoperarive embolization ofmeningiomas is to facilitate their surgical removel by reducing tumor vascularity and decreasing blood loss duringsurgery. The effect of embolization reduces blood loss during operation in almost all cases, especially with soleblood supply from external carotid artery. Better results can be obtained by advance in experience aboutappropriate selection of cases and embolic material, and superselection technique.
