Ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (Onyx®) in peripheral interventional radiology: indications, advantages and limitations

M. Saeed Kilani , J. Izaaryene , F. Cohen (1) , A. Varoquaux (1) , J. Y. Gaubert , G. Louis (2) , A. Jacquier (1) , J. M. Bartoli , G. Moulin , V. Vidal

1 CRMBM - Centre de résonance magnétique biologique et médicale
2 L3I - Laboratoire Informatique, Image et Interaction - EA 2118

Onyx(®) is a remarkable liquid embolizing agent that may allow a well-trained operator to undertake challenging embolization procedures. In multiple interventional radiology indications, the physico-chemical properties of Onyx(®) allow safe embolization. The purpose of this article is to review the advantages and disadvantages of Onyx(®) and identify its main indications.

Mots clés: AVM; Embolization; Therapeutic; Ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer; Humans; Onyx(®); Polyvinyls; Radiology; Interventional; Type II endoleak

Domaines: Ingénierie biomédicale

M. Saeed Kilani, J. Izaaryene, F. Cohen, A. Varoquaux, J. Y. Gaubert, et al.. Ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (Onyx®) in peripheral interventional radiology: indications, advantages and limitations. Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, 2015, 96 (4), pp.319--326. ⟨10.1016/j.diii.2014.11.030⟩. ⟨hal-01414331⟩