[Embolization therapy of primary soft tissue tumors and metastatic masses in the pelvic region. Indications, results and risks].

Report of 11 cases of soft tissue and metastatic tumors of the pelvis which had been treated by transcatheter - embolization in the pre-operative phase. The complication rate exceeds 25%. This complications are, as to our opinion - due to the administration of alcohol. For this reason we prefer polyacrylic agents such as Ethibloc.