| Literature DB >> 24405685 |
René Chapot1, Paul Stracke2, Aglaé Velasco2, Hannes Nordmeyer2, Markus Heddier2, Michael Stauder2, Petra Schooss2, Pascal J Mosimann3.
Abstract
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) may be cured by injecting liquid embolic agents such as Onyx. Reflux, however, can sometimes be difficult to control and may jeopardize a complete embolization. The pressure cooker technique (PCT) was designed to create an anti-reflux plug by trapping the detachable part of an Onyx-compatible microcatheter with coils and glue in order to obtain wedge-flow conditions, thereby enabling a better understanding of macrofistulous AVMs and a more comprehensive, forceful and controlled Onyx embolization. The PCT might enlarge the range of AVMs amenable to endovascular cure. Three illustrative cases are presented.Entities:
Keywords: Brain AVM; Coils; Embolization; Glue; Onyx; Pressure cooker
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24405685 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurad.2013.10.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Neuroradiol ISSN: 0150-9861 Impact factor: 3.447