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Endovascular embolization

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Alternative Names

Treatment - endovascular embolism; Coil embolization


Expectations after surgery

The procedure can take several hours. You will receive medicine to make you feel sleepy during the procedure.

Afterwards, you will need to rest, and may need to stay in the hospital overnight or longer.


Convalescence

Review Date: 01/08/2007
Reviewed By: James Lee, M.D., Department of Surgery, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY. Review Provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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