Arterial embolization is a minimally invasive treatment. So we insert a catheter in 2 mm or less in diameter, very small tiny size, and inside from the femoral artery to select the feeding artery and inject very small particles to stop the blood flow and we believe the embolization decreases pain. But the exact mechanism is not fully understood. This arterial embolization is a fast-acting treatment...
Arterial embolization is a minimally invasive treatment. So we insert a catheter in 2 mm or less in diameter, very small tiny size, and inside from the femoral artery to select the feeding artery and inject very small particles to stop the blood flow and we believe the embolization decreases pain. But the exact mechanism is not fully understood. This arterial embolization is a fast-acting treatment. So the patient who has severe pain despite analgesic use is a good indication.
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