title: [Cerebral arteriovenous malformation complicated by pulmonary embolism].
abstract: Endovascular treatment of cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) lies in selective catheterisation through feeder and AVM nidus. Sticking mixture is applied after proper verification of microcatheter location. Malformation embolisation is normal when the vessel net is of small diameter. In the presented case embolisation material penetrated cerebral vein system and then lungs, where numerous emboli developed. X-ray where confirmed pulmonary embolism resulted in severe respiratory insufficiency. Treatment of this rare complication as well as the cause of its occurrence have been presented. Prevention of such complications has been considered.
authors.affiliation: Oddziału Neurochirurgii, Wojewódzkiego Szpitala Specjalistycznego im. M. Kopernika w Łodzi.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kolasa
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Kaurzel
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Pochylski
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kozak
mesh_terms: D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D002538:Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
vernacular_title: Malformacja naczyniowa mózgu, powikłana zatorowościa płuc.