Techniques in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Volume 10, Issue 4 , Pages 257-260 , December 2007

Gelatine Sponge Particles: Handling Characteristics for Endovascular Use

  • Hicham T. Abada, MD
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  • Jafar Golzarian, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: Jafar Golzarian, MD, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Radiology, 200 Hawkins Drive, JPP 3957 Iowa City, IA 52242.

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doi: 10.1053/j.tvir.2008.03.002

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