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Novel use of precipitating hydrophobic injectable liquid (PHIL) in pre-operative angioembolisation of a large posterior auricular arteriovenous malformation
Large arteriovenous malformations are often managed via endovascular embolisation followed by surgical resection. We describe the use of a new liquid embolic agent (LEA) - precipitating hydrophobic injectable liquid (PHIL) and its advantages over existing LEAs. A 60-year-old male presented with a pr...
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Published in: | American journal of otolaryngology 2023-03, Vol.44 (2), p.103786, Article 103786 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
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Language: | English |
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Summary: | Large arteriovenous malformations are often managed via endovascular embolisation followed by surgical resection. We describe the use of a new liquid embolic agent (LEA) - precipitating hydrophobic injectable liquid (PHIL) and its advantages over existing LEAs.
A 60-year-old male presented with a progressively enlarging right post-auricular arteriovenous malformation. He underwent successive angioembolisation with PHIL and subsequent surgical resection on post-embolisation day 1.
To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of PHIL being used in pre-operative embolization of a large extra-cranial head and neck AVM. Its excellent penetration into small calibre vessels, decreased glare artefact on imaging and decreased skin pigmentation render it a compelling alternative to existing LEAs. |
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ISSN: | 0196-0709 1532-818X |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.amjoto.2022.103786 |