Let's settle the controversy-gelfoam is a safe intravascular embolic agent

CONCLUSIONS: Gelfoam is a safe and effective embolic agent in pelvic trauma. Patients are in urgent need of universal on-label registration of endovascular gelfoam products, as it is life-saving in major haemorrhage after trauma.ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: Endovascular gelfoam is mandatory for a high-quality trauma service, and this study shows that it is safe to use intentionally in the endovascular space. Companies should work with interventional radiologists, sharing and collaborating to ensure positive outcomes for patients.PMID:38402518 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqae047

Source: The British Journal of Radiology - February 25, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Warren Clements Matthew Lukies Adil Zia Mark Fitzgerald Helen Kavnoudias Source Type: research