Cerebral AVM embolization
Endovascular occlusion of a cerebral AVM using liquid embolic agents.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
Cerebral AVMs are abnormal artery-vein connections with hemorrhage, epilepsy or neurological deficit risk. Embolization may be curative (small AVMs) or pre-surgical/pre-radiosurgery.
Procedure
Under general anesthesia, microcatheter navigated to AVM pedicles. Liquid embolic (Onyx, NBCA) injected. Multiple sessions may be needed. Duration: 2-5 hours/session.
Risks
Stroke, intraoperative hemorrhage, neurological deficit (location-dependent).
Recovery
2-5 day hospitalization per session. Inter-session MRI follow-up.
Practical information
General anesthesia. Hospital stay: 2 to 5 nights.
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
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