Interventional Radiology - Pictorial Essay

N-butyl cyanoacrylate embolotherapy: techniques, complications, and management

10.5152/dir.2018.17432

  • Hannah Hill
  • Jeffrey Forris Beecham Chick
  • Anthony Hage
  • Ravi N. Srinivasa

Received Date: 26.10.2017 Accepted Date: 22.12.2017 Diagn Interv Radiol 2018;24(2):98-103

The purpose of this article is to describe acute complications associated with adhesive cyanoacrylate deposition in the peripheral circulation and their management. Despite best efforts, n-butyl cyanoacrylate glue embolization is inherently unpredictable and complications do occur. An understanding of preparation techniques that minimize adverse event rates and the technical skillset required to manage complications are necessary for the safe and efficient use of liquid embolic agents.