title: Therapeutic embolization of diffuse pulmonary arteriovenous malformations.
abstract: Pulmonary artery fistulas may occur as isolated lesions or as part of the complex of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. Surgical resection is generally advised because of the potential for severe complications; however, this may be difficult in diffuse telangiectasia or contraindicated in patients with severe obstructive lung disease. This article offers therapeutic embolization as an effective alternative in such patients, and presents a successful experience.
mesh_terms: D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011651:Pulmonary Artery; D011667:Pulmonary Veins; D013684:Telangiectasis / Q000628:therapy