Balloon Occlusion
| Definition: |
Use of a balloon catheter to block the flow of blood through an artery or vein. |
| Notes: |
coord IM with dis /ther not /surg |
| Also Called: |
Balloon Embolization |
| Previously Indexed: |
Balloon Dilatation (1988-2000),Embolization, Therapeutic (1975-2000) |
Balloon Occlusion Definitions and Terms
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