Curative embolization of pediatric intracranial arteriovenous malformations using Onyx: the role of new embolization techniques on patient outcomes

Introduction Intracranial arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are the most frequent cause of hemorrhagic strokes in the pediatric population. The study aim was to retrospectively assess the safety and efficacy of Onyx embolization with the intention to cure AVMs in a pediatric population. Methods A r...

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Published in:Neuroradiology 2016-06, Vol.58 (6), p.585-594
Main Authors: de Castro-Afonso, L. H., Nakiri, G. S., Oliveira, R. S., Santos, M. V., Santos, A. C. Dos, Machado, H. R., Abud, D. G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Brain
Cerebral Angiography - methods
Child
Child, Preschool
Children & youth
Computed Tomography Angiography - methods
Dimethyl Sulfoxide - adverse effects
Dimethyl Sulfoxide - therapeutic use
Embolisms
Embolization, Therapeutic - adverse effects
Embolization, Therapeutic - methods
Female
Hemostatics - adverse effects
Hemostatics - therapeutic use
Humans
Imaging
Infant
Interventional Neuroradiology
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations - diagnostic imaging
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations - therapy
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Neurology
Neuroradiology
Neurosciences
Neurosurgery
Pediatrics
Polyvinyls - adverse effects
Polyvinyls - therapeutic use
Radiology
Retrospective Studies
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Introduction Intracranial arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are the most frequent cause of hemorrhagic strokes in the pediatric population. The study aim was to retrospectively assess the safety and efficacy of Onyx embolization with the intention to cure AVMs in a pediatric population. Methods A retrospective analysis of all patients (
ISSN:0028-3940
1432-1920
DOI:10.1007/s00234-016-1666-1