Vessel Occlusion

Vessel Occlusion is an image-guided (under x-ray), minimally invasive treatment intended to occlude (block) a blood vessel. This may be performed for a variety of conditions.

Hemorrhages, or the uncontrolled loss of blood, can result from damaged vessels anywhere in the body. An abnormal opening between an artery and a vein might be congenital (present at birth), or happen as a result of trauma. An aneurysm is a localized, blood filled dilation of a blood vessel. Gastrointestinal bleeding can be caused by a variety of reasons. Each of these conditions may be treated by vessel occlusion. In some surgical cases, occlusion is performed prior to surgery to control bleeding.

Your physician will insert an appropriate embolic through a catheter into a blood vessel at the location it needs to be occluded. The embolic used may be tiny particles, microspheres, or coils, depending on the reason for occlusion. In some cases, particles or microspheres are used with coils.

Boston Scientific’s embolics are designed with patient care in mind. The pioneering Interlock™ Fibered IDC Occlusion System is designed for precise control over the placement of the coil. Contour SE™ Microspheres are built on the foundation of over 30 years of embolic experience, and are performance engineered for exceptional targeted delivery and patient safety.