[Mechanical coil embolization of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations].
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.
Ustünsöz
Bahri
B
Gülhane Askeri Tip Akademisi, Radyoloji Anabilim Dali, Ankara, Turkey.
Bozlar
Uğur
U
Kocaoğlu
Murat
M
Ilica
Turan
T
Dakak
Mehmet
M
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