Abstract The Amplatzer Vascular Plug (AVP) is an established embolic device that can be an
excellent alternative to coils or detachable balloons to embolize medium to large vessels …

The Amplatzer Vascular Plug (AVP) was created for peripheral embolization as a
modification of the family of Amplatz septal occluders used in the treatment of congenital …

Shape memory polymer foams have been previously investigated for their safety and
efficacy in treating a porcine aneurysm model. Their biocompatibility, rapid thrombus …

Purpose This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Amplatzer Vascular
Plug type 4 (AVP-4) for embolization of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) before …

OBJECTIVE. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) with variceal embolization
is routinely performed to treat variceal bleeding. Embolization using vascular plugs is …

A consecutive case series was conducted evaluating proximal splenic artery embolization
(SAE) with the AMPLATZER Vascular Plug 4 (AVP4)(St. Jude Medical, Inc, St. Paul …

Purpose: We report our initial experience using a detachable microvascular plug system to
occlude the internal carotid artery during endovascular treatment of high-flow carotid …

Although vascular plugs allow the interventional closure of medium-sized to large abnormal
vessels, their application is limited by the need for long sheaths or large guiding catheters …

The recent generation of AMPLATZER Vascular Plug (AVP; ie, the AVP IV) was used for the
occlusion of eight pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) in five patients. A …

Purpose To describe when and how to perform endovascular embolization of aortic branch
artery pseudoaneurysms associated with type A and type B intramural hematoma (IMH) …