Coil Embolization in Pediatric Cardiology: Tailored Treatment for Vascular Anatomy

Abstract

Vascular embolization, specifically coil embolization, is performed widely in pediatric cardiology. Indications for embolization have been increasing because of the development of devices in recent years. Provided the necessity to embolize diverse anatomic vessels in congenital heart disease, it is crtitical to carefully consider the risks and precautions associated with each vascular anatomy when developing a treatment strategy. This article describes the basic techniques and special considerations for vascular anatomy embolization that include our own approaches.