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Therapeutic Occlusion
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Definition
: Methods used to temporarily or permanently block the flow of BODY FLUIDS through various ducts and tubules throughout the body, including BLOOD VESSELS and LYMPHATIC VESSELS such as by THERAPEUTIC EMBOLIZATION or LIGATION.
Examples
Embolization, Therapeutic
Other names
Therapeutic Occlusions; Occlusions, Therapeutic; Occlusion, Therapeutic