Balloon embolisation of intracranial arteriovenous fistulas in children and juveniles.
Report on experiences with a balloon embolisation method. The balloon was detached from the catheter using a new thermo-electric technique. In five patients between 11 and 18 years seven intracranial fistulas were treated and permanently occluded. All five patients were injured in motor-vehicle accidents.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000379:methods*; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D002536:Cerebral Arteries; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans