Xianli Lv1, Xiheng Chen1, Huijian Ge1, Hongwei He1, Chuhan Jiang1, Youxiang Li2. 1. Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China. 2. Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China. Electronic address: lvxianli000@163.com.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to report our initial experience of Onyx embolization of the high-flow fistula part of arteriovenous malformation (AVM) using a double-lumen balloon catheter. METHODS: A Scepter C balloon catheter was used in 2 patients with AVMs associated with high-flow fistulas. The fistulas were located in the anterior cerebral artery and the middle cerebral artery. RESULTS: Onyx embolization was successful in 2 cases, resulting in elimination of the high-flow fistula part of the AVM. There were no treatment-related events. CONCLUSIONS: The double-lumen Scepter balloon appears to be a safe and convenient device for Onyx embolization of high-flow fistulas. Copyright Â
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to report our initial experience of Onyx embolization of the high-flow fistula part of arteriovenous malformation (AVM) using a double-lumen balloon catheter. METHODS: A Scepter C balloon catheter was used in 2 patients with AVMs associated with high-flow fistulas. The fistulas were located in the anterior cerebral artery and the middle cerebral artery. RESULTS: Onyx embolization was successful in 2 cases, resulting in elimination of the high-flow fistula part of the AVM. There were no treatment-related events. CONCLUSIONS: The double-lumen Scepter balloon appears to be a safe and convenient device for Onyx embolization of high-flow fistulas. Copyright Â