Mechanical coil embolization of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations

Diagn Interv Radiol 2006;12(1):39-42

1. Department of Radiology, Gülhane Military Academy of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.

2. Department of Radiology, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey

3. Department of Radiology, Near East University School of Medicine, Nicosia, Northern Cyprus

4. Department of Thoracic Surgery, Gülhane Military Academy of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.

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Received Date: 20.06.2004

Accepted Date: 18.09.2004

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ABSTRACT

PURPOSE

To report our experience with mechanical coil embolization of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Coil embolizations were performed in 6 men (meanage, 21.1 years; age range, 20-23 years) with pulmonary arteriovenous malformations between 1999 and 2004. Five F Cobra catheters and various sized coils were used for embolization. Clinically, cases were followed-up every 3 months for one year and every 6 months thereafter, with a mean total follow-up period of 2.3 years.

RESULTS

Complete primary occlusion was achieved in all patients. There were no complications related to the procedure and no problems were reported during the follow-up period.

CONCLUSION

Treatment of pulmonary arteriovenous malformation cases with coil embolization is an effective option.

Keywords: arteriovenous malformation, lung, embolization, therapeutic

Mechanical coil embolization of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations

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