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Published on: October 20, 2017
[Embolization in arteriovenous malformations of maxillofacial region with PVA]
1School of Stomatology, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai 200011, China.
Objective:
To evaluate the embolization of arteriovenous malformations of the maxillofacial region with PVA.
Methods:
8 cases (male:3, female:5) of arteriovenous malformations of the maxillofacial region comprised this study group. The embolic material used was PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol Foam) particles (250-500 microm) injected using 4.0 to 3.0 French-size catheters, catheterized selectively in the feeding pedicles of the AVM under the guidance of DSA machine (PHILIPS V3000).
Results:
Five patients were embolized an a single session, and three patients needed two sessions. Immediate angiographical results showed total disappearance of the AVMs in all patients. Swelling, pulsation, and bruit were disappeared after embolization. Pericoronal oozing of blood and acute arterial bleeding was controllable. Local pain, swelling,and low-grade fever usually lasted from 3 to 7 days after embolization.
Conclusion:
The embolization of arteriovenous malformations of the maxillofacial region with PVA is effective and safe, and the longer follow-up is expected.
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