Transcatheter Embolization of Giant Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation with an Amplatzer Vascular Plug II

Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (PAVM) is a rare anomalous direct communication between the pulmonary artery and vein with a considerable risk of serious complications such as cerebral thromboembolism or abscess and pulmonary hemorrhage. Although the past, surgical resection such as lobectomy w...

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Published in:The Korean journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 2012, Vol.45 (5), p.326-329
Main Authors: Kong, Joon Hyuk, Oh, Tae Yun, Kim, Jung Tae, Baek, Kang Seok, Chang, Woon-Ha
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Language:Korean
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Summary:Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (PAVM) is a rare anomalous direct communication between the pulmonary artery and vein with a considerable risk of serious complications such as cerebral thromboembolism or abscess and pulmonary hemorrhage. Although the past, surgical resection such as lobectomy was mostly used to treat PAVM, the recent development of endovascular treatment has made it a primary consideration to perform transcatheter embolization using coils or detachable balloons. We report a case of successful transcatheter embolization of giant PAVM with the second generation Amplatzer vascular plug II as a new self-expanding device.
ISSN:2233-601X
2093-6516