Sodium alginate (Na-Alg) is water-soluble, neutral, and linear polysaccharide. It is the
derivative of alginic acid which comprises 1, 4-β-d-mannuronic (M) and α-l-guluronic (G) …

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to determine the rates of major
complications, other associated adverse events, reintervention, and clinical improvement …

Leiomyomas (fibroids) are common estrogen-dependent uterine tumours that cause
significant morbidity for women and a substantial economic impact on health delivery …

Multifunctional alginate microspheres encapsulated with in situ-formed bismuth sulfide
nanoparticles (denoted as Bi 2 S 3@ BCA) were developed in this work. In comparison with …

This review describes the historical development of an imageable spherical embolic agent
and focuses on work performed in collaboration between Biocompatibles UK Ltd (a BTG …

PURPOSE: To investigate the patient and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging characteristics
associated with clinical failure after uterine artery embolization (UAE). MATERIALS AND …

Alginate microspheres loaded with superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIO NPs)
have been fabricated by a T-junction microfluidic device combined with an external ionic …

We report the synthesis and characterization of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) embolic particles
modified with a clinically approved magnetic resonance (MR) contrast agent. PVA particles …

Background In order to achieve sustained symptom control and minimize the risk of
recurrence, uterine artery embolization (UAE) should aim at complete infarction of all …

Purpose To evaluate the feasibility of using contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) during
uterine artery embolization (UAE) in order to define the correct end-point of embolization …