Vein of Galen malformation treated with the Micro Vascular Plug system: case report.
This case report describes the use of the Micro Vascular Plug (MVP) system in a mural-type vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation, resulting in successful occlusion of the cerebrovascular fistula. This result was confirmed with immediate cessation in blood flow and 6-month follow-up angiography. The unique characteristics of the MVP provide potential advantages over current embolic techniques for occlusion of high-flow, fistulous, intracranial vessels such as those seen in the vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation, and may represent a valuable addition to the currently available options.
St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri; and.
Woojin
W
Joo
St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri; and.
Philippe
P
Mercier
Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, Arizona.
Shiva
S
Kheradmand
St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri; and.
Peyman
P
Shirani
St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri; and.
Ahmed
A
Sarhan
St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri; and.
Samer K
SK
Elbabaa
St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri; and.
Randall C
RC
Edgell
D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D057510:Endovascular Procedures; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D054080:Vein of Galen Malformations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*
MVP = Micro Vascular Plug; Micro Vascular Plug; VGAM = vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation; arteriovenous malformation; endovascular; vascular disorders; vein of Galen