Abstract:In this study, we
have developed a tunable polymer vascular embolic
implant (TPVEI) with adjustable precipitation rates allowing for personalized,
controlled vascular occlusion depths. We hypothesized that reducing
the water miscibility of the solvent would result in slower TPVEI
precipitation, leading to distal vascular occlusion. To investigate
homogeneous vascular distribution and occlusion control, the TPVEI
was directly injected into the portal vein of a rat and imaged with
microCT. Changing the solvent r… Show more
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