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01-11-2010 | Interventional

Embolization of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations using the Amplatzer vascular plug: successful treatment of 69 consecutive patients

Authors: Jonathan L. Hart, Zaid Aldin, Philip Braude, Claire L. Shovlin, James Jackson

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 11/2010

Abstract

Objective

The technique of embolization of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) with the Amplatzer vascular plug (AVP) has been reported, but no large series has evaluated the effectiveness of this relatively new embolic device. The purpose of this study is to assess the role of AVPs in the treatment of PAVMs.

Materials and methods

Sixty-nine consecutive patients underwent embolization of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations between September 2006 and December 2008. Clinical, procedural, and physiological data were reviewed retrospectively.

Results

Of 161 PAVMs, 120 (75%) were successfully embolized with Amplatzer vascular plugs alone. Complete and rapid occlusion of feeding vessels was easily achieved at the site of arteriovenous communication without complication. Particularly small or tortuous feeding arteries supplying 27 complex and 14 simple PAVMs were occluded with coils. There have been no documented instances of recanalization on follow-up.

Conclusion

Amplatzer vascular plugs allow the rapid and safe distal occlusion of the majority of PAVMs.

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Title: Embolization of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations using the Amplatzer vascular plug: successful treatment of 69 consecutive patients
Authors: Jonathan L. Hart
Zaid Aldin
Philip Braude
Claire L. Shovlin
James Jackson
Publication date: 01-11-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Radiology / Issue 11/2010
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-010-1851-2

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Embolization of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations using the Amplatzer vascular plug: successful treatment of 69 consecutive patients

Abstract

Objective

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

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Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

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