Selective arterial embolization of the brain in an inoperable arteriovenous malformation in the thalamus. A case report.
The embolization of an inoperable arteriovenous malformation of the brain using gelatin foam strips via the Seldinger technique is described. Subsequent operative ligation of the major feeding vessels was performed, with an excellent postoperative result.
D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D002538:Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D013788:Thalamus / Q000098:blood supply*