Adjunct to Embolize the High-Flow Fistula Part of Arteriovenous Malformation Using a Double-Lumen Balloon Catheter.

Lv, Xianli; Chen, Xiheng; Ge, Huijian; He, Hongwei; Jiang, Chuhan; Li, Youxiang · World Neurosurg · 2016

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

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. 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. 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. The double-lumen Scepter balloon appears to be a safe and convenient device for Onyx embolization of high-flow fistulas.

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