Disseminated coagulopathy associated with transtorcular embolization of vein of Galen aneurysm in a neonate.
We describe in this report the development of disseminated intravascular coagulopathy in a neonate after transtorcular embolization of an unusual vein of Galen aneurysm. This rare but potentially fatal complication associated with transtorcular embolization should be considered in decision-making and prognostic evaluation processes, especially in neonates with severe heart failure.
Charafeddine
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Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester School of Medicine, Children's Hospital at Strong, NY 14642, USA.
Numaguchi
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Sinkin
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D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D002550:Cerebral Veins; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000209:etiology*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D002538:Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis