Onyx (Ethylene-vinyl Alcohol Copolymer) in Peripheral Applications

Semin Intervent Radiol. 2011 Sep;28(3):350-6. doi: 10.1055/s-0031-1284462.

Abstract

Onyx is a nonadhesive liquid embolic agent approved for the treatment of brain arteriovenous malformations. Here, the use of Onyx is discussed in different peripheral procedures. The Onyx's features, its manipulation, technical details, tips, and tricks are presented followed by illustrative cases.

Keywords: Onyx; embolization; peripheral procedures.