title: Balloon embolisation of intracranial arteriovenous fistulas in children and juveniles.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Helmke
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kühne
mesh_terms: 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