title: Transcatheter arterial embolization of pulmonary sequestration in neonates: long-term follow-up results.
abstract: The purposes of this study are to describe experience with the safety and long-term efficacy of transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) of pulmonary sequestration in neonates and to introduce a new technique of embolization by an umbilical-artery route. TAE was performed in five neonates, via the femoral artery in one and the umbilical artery in four. Complete regression was achieved in four cases and partial regression (>90%) was obtained in one. TAE is a safe and effective alternative therapeutic modality for the treatment of pulmonary sequestration. The umbilical artery represents a preferable route for performing embolization in neonates.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
authors.forename: Kwang-Hun
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Kyu-Bo
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Sung
authors.forename: Hyun-Ki
authors.initials: HK
authors.lastname: Yoon
authors.forename: Gi-Young
authors.initials: GY
authors.lastname: Ko
authors.forename: Chong Hyun
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Yoon
authors.forename: Hyun Woo
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Goo
authors.forename: Ellen Ai-Rhan
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Ki Soo
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Soo Young
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Pi
mesh_terms: D001998:Bronchopulmonary Sequestration / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014469:Umbilical Arteries