Synthesis and characterization of polystyrene embolization particles doped with tantalum oxide nanoparticles for X-ray contrast.

Radiopaque and fluorescent embolic particles have been synthesized and characterised to match the size of vasculature found in tumours to ensure effective occlusion of the vessels. A literature search showed that the majority of vessels surrounding a tumour were less than 50 µm and therefore polydis...

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Main Authors: Morrison, R, Thompson, J, Bird, L, Hill, M, Townley, H
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Springer US 2015