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embolotherapy [em′bəlōther′əpē] a technique of blocking a blood vessel with a balloon catheter. It is used for treating bleeding ulcers and blood vessel defects and for stopping blood flow to a tumor during surgery. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| They provide substantial background on the pathophysiology of fibroids, their diagnosis, and gynecological management, and review pre-procedure evaluation, embolotherapy techniques, peri-procedure care, complications, and outcomes of uterine embolization. We continued the growth of our embolotherapy business in both the United States and Europe while also successfully launching two new products: our EmboCath (TM) Hydrophilic Infusion Catheter and Segway(TM) Hydrophilic Guidewire. NASDAQ:BSMD) ("BioSphere") - a medical device company that has pioneered the use of bioengineered microspheres to treat uterine fibroids, hypervascularized tumors and vascular malformations by a minimally invasive, image-guided medical procedure called embolotherapy - announced today that Martin Joyce, executive vice president and chief financial officer, is scheduled to present at The Wall Street Analyst Forum 19th Annual Analyst Conference on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 10:30 a. |
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