Intravertebral canals vascular malformations treated by superselective embolization.
- Author:
Ze YU
1
;
Lianting MA
;
Ming YANG
;
Feng SU
;
Li PAN
;
Jun LI
;
Xinyuan ZHANG
;
Guojie YAO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Arteriovenous Malformations; diagnosis; therapy; Child; Child, Preschool; Embolization, Therapeutic; methods; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Spinal Canal; blood supply
- From: Chinese Journal of Surgery 2002;40(10):749-751
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo assess the feasibility superselective embolization using microcatheters in treatment of intravertebral canal vascular malformation.
METHODSIn 128 patients with intravertebral canals vascular malformation, their AVMS or fistulae were treated with silk thread, Ivalon microspheres or tungsten microcoils.
RESULTSIn the 128 patients, 120 fistulae disappeared completely, but 8 were embolized 60% - 80%. Symptoms were improved in 113 patients. Improved muscular strength from grade I to IV was obtained in 8 patients, from grade II to III in 32, from grade III to IV in 32, and from grade IV to V in 41. The symptoms did not change in 15 patients.
CONCLUSIONSuperselective embolization through microcatheter is effective in the treatment of intraspinal canal vascular malformations.
