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  • Title: Ivalon shavings: technical considerations of a new embolic agent.
    Author: Herrera M, Rysavy J, Kotula F, Rusnak B, Castaneda-Zuniga WR, Amplatz K.
    Journal: Radiology; 1982 Aug; 144(3):638-40. PubMed ID: 7100485.
    Abstract:
    Ivalon (polyvinyl alcohol sponge) shavings can be used as a permanent embolic material. When injected as a suspension with assorted particles of proper size, congenital arteriovenous malformations can be cured, eliminating the need for surgical excision.
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