title: [Mechanical coil embolization of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To report our experience with mechanical coil embolization of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVM) MATERIAL AND METHODS: Coil embolizations were performed in 6 men (mean age 21.1, age range 20-23 years) with PAVM between 1999 and 2004. Five F Cobra catheters and various size coils were used for embolization. Clinically, cases were followed in every 3 months of their first year and 6 months in the following years with a mean time of 2.3 years.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Complete primary occlusion was achieved in all patients. There were no complications related to the procedure. No problem was reported in the follow-up period.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Treatment of PAVM cases with coil embolization is a good option.
authors.affiliation: Gülhane Askeri Tip Akademisi, Radyoloji Anabilim Dali, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Bahri
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ustünsöz
authors.forename: Uğur
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Bozlar
authors.forename: Murat
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kocaoğlu
authors.forename: Turan
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ilica
authors.forename: Mehmet
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dakak
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000002:abnormalities*; D011667:Pulmonary Veins / Q000002:abnormalities*; D011859:Radiography