title: Occlusion of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations by use of vascular plug.
abstract: Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations are commonly treated by embolization with coils or balloons to prevent cerebral complications and to raise the oxygenation of the blood. The Amplatzer vascular plug is a new occlusive device made of a self-expanding cylindrical nitinol mesh. It is fast and safe to position, and can be repositioned before final delivery. It is especially suited for embolization of large high-flow vessels as in pulmonary arteriovenous malformations with big feeding arteries. Two cases of successful use of the new device for treatment of large pulmonary arteriovenous malformations are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark. anders1@dadlnet.dk
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Andersen
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Kjeldsen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011652:Pulmonary Circulation; D011859:Radiography