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Permanent Cerebral Vessel Occlusion via Double Ligature and Transection
Published on: July 21, 2013
Popliteal artery occlusion as a late complication of liquid acrylate embolization for cerebral vascular malformation
R I Rückert1, A Bender, P Rogalla
1Department of Surgery, Humboldt University Medical School, Campus Charité Mitte, Germany.
Abstract:
Occlusion of arteriovenous malformations of the brain (BAVMs) by means of an endovascular approach with liquid acrylate glue is an established treatment modality. The specific hazards of this procedure are related to the central nervous system. In the case of unexpectedly rapid polymerization of the cyanoacrylate glue and adhesion of the delivering microcatheter to the BAVM, severing the catheter at the site of vascular access is considered an acceptable and safe management. We present a unique complication related to this technique that has not been described yet. Fragmentation and migration of the microcatheter, originally left in place, had caused popliteal artery occlusion, which required saphenous vein interposition, in a 25-year-old man. Suggestions for avoiding this complication are discussed.
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