Transumbilical embolization of hepatic arteriovenous malformation in a neonate with heart failure

Eur J Pediatr. 2006 Nov;165(11):807-9. doi: 10.1007/s00431-006-0168-2.

Abstract

A newborn infant presented with severe heart failure due to a large hepatic arteriovenous malformation (AVM). Umbilical artery (UA) access was safely used for immediate diagnosis and for embolization.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arteriovenous Malformations / complications
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / therapy*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic* / methods
  • Female
  • Heart Failure / etiology*
  • Hepatic Artery / abnormalities*
  • Hepatic Veins / abnormalities*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Umbilical Arteries