Early experience with the AMPLATZER vascular plug IV for the occlusion of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations

J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2014 Sep;25(9):1333-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jvir.2014.05.016.

Abstract

The recent generation of AMPLATZER Vascular Plug (AVP; ie, the AVP IV) was used for the occlusion of eight pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) in five patients. A treatment was considered successful when there was a reduction or disappearance of the aneurysmal sac. At a mean follow-up of 20.1 months, no recanalization of PAVMs was observed on multidetector computed tomographic angiography. This shows the AVP IV to be safe and effective as an embolic device to occlude PAVMs.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Angiography, Digital Subtraction
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnosis
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / therapy*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / adverse effects
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / instrumentation*
  • Equipment Design
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multidetector Computed Tomography
  • Phlebography / methods
  • Pulmonary Artery / abnormalities*
  • Pulmonary Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Veins / abnormalities*
  • Pulmonary Veins / diagnostic imaging
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome