title: Endovascular therapy of intracranial arteriovenous malformations. Materials and techniques.
abstract: Endovascular therapy can be an integral part of the treatment plan for patients with brain AVMs Safe and successful AVM embolization requires familiarity with the devices and techniques used and keen awareness of the potential pitfalls and complications. This article reviews the technical aspects of endovascular therapy of brain AVMs, with reference to specific therapeutic goals.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0030, USA.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Deveikis
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D002538:Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014014:Tissue Adhesives