Wenjun Ji1, Aihua Liu1, Xianli Lv1, Youxiang Li1, Xinjian Yang1, Chuhan Jiang1, Zhongxue Wu2. 1. Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China. 2. Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China wuzhongxuedoctor@163.com.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Endovascular coil embolization of pial arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) has been reported as an effective treatment. However, venous thrombosis and intracranial hemorrhage developing after endovascular occlusion of a pial AVF have not been adequately reported. CASE DESCRIPTION: A 37-year-old man presented with left middle cerebral artery (MCA) AVF and right posterior cerebral artery (PCA) AVF with giant venous pouches. Staged endovascular coil embolization was performed. The MCA AVF was completely occluded by coils at the first stage. Intravenous heparin (3000 IU) was administered during the procedure, and then low molecular weight heparin (subcutaneous injection, 0.4 mL/12 hours) was administered for two days. The PCA AVF was near completely occluded by coils without anticoagulation therapy at the second stage. Rapid progressive venous thrombosis and intracranial hemorrhage were confirmed by computerized tomography brain scan postoperatively, and the patient was then transferred to the neurological intensive care unit for further treatment. Finally, the patient recovered well at the five-month follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: Endovascular occlusion of a high-flow pial AVF with a giant venous pouch resulting in significant blood stasis could precipitate thrombosis in the venous system. Further studies are required to establish whether anticoagulation therapy is necessary.
BACKGROUND: Endovascular coil embolization of pial arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) has been reported as an effective treatment. However, venous thrombosis and intracranial hemorrhage developing after endovascular occlusion of a pial AVF have not been adequately reported. CASE DESCRIPTION: A 37-year-old man presented with left middle cerebral artery (MCA) AVF and right posterior cerebral artery (PCA) AVF with giant venous pouches. Staged endovascular coil embolization was performed. The MCA AVF was completely occluded by coils at the first stage. Intravenous heparin (3000 IU) was administered during the procedure, and then low molecular weight heparin (subcutaneous injection, 0.4 mL/12 hours) was administered for two days. The PCA AVF was near completely occluded by coils without anticoagulation therapy at the second stage. Rapid progressive venous thrombosis and intracranial hemorrhage were confirmed by computerized tomography brain scan postoperatively, and the patient was then transferred to the neurological intensive care unit for further treatment. Finally, the patient recovered well at the five-month follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: Endovascular occlusion of a high-flow pial AVF with a giant venous pouch resulting in significant blood stasis could precipitate thrombosis in the venous system. Further studies are required to establish whether anticoagulation therapy is necessary.
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