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Technical Pearls for Suture Embolization
| Issue | Pearl |
|---|---|
| Radiopacity | Sutures are radiolucent—use a syringe filled with contrast for injection followed by a saline flush. |
| Hydrostatic deployment | Hydrostatic deployment confers little to no control, making nontarget embolization a distinct possibility. |
