Fluoroscopy fade for embolization of vein of Galen malformation

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2003 Feb;24(2):267-70.

Abstract

A fluoroscopy fade technique in the embolization of a vein of Galen malformation in a 10-week-old infant is discussed herein. The availability of the fluoroscopy fade function eliminated the necessity of road mapping during the procedure and permitted minimal usage of contrast material and minimal radiation exposure for the patient. Techniques used during the embolization and the benefits of the fluoroscopy fade feature are also described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cerebral Veins / abnormalities*
  • Cerebral Veins / diagnostic imaging
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / instrumentation*
  • Fluoroscopy*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement*
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnostic imaging
  • Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / therapy*
  • Male