Arterial embolization
| Arterial embolization | |
|---|---|
| Term | Arterial embolization |
| Short definition | Arterial embolization (ar-TEER-ee-ul EM-boh-lih-ZAY-shun) procedure in which the blood supply to a tumor or abnormal area of tissue is blocked. In arterial embolization, a small incision (cut) is made on the inner thigh and a catheter (thin, flexible tube) is inserted and passed into an artery near the tumor or abnormal tissue. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Arterial embolization - (pronounced) (ar-TEER-ee-ul EM-boh-lih-ZAY-shun) procedure in which the blood supply to a tumor or abnormal area of tissue is blocked. In arterial embolization, a small incision (cut) is made on the inner thigh and a catheter (thin, flexible tube) is inserted and passed into an artery near the tumor or abnormal tissue. Once the catheter is in place, small particles of tiny gelatin sponges or beads are injected. This blocks the artery and stops blood flow to the tumor or abnormal area of tissue. Arterial embolization is used to treat some types of liver cancer, kidney cancer, and neuroendocrine tumors. It can also be used to treat uterine fibroids, aneurysms, and other conditions. Also called TAE and transarterial embolization
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