Peripheral AVM embolization
Endovascular embolization of a high-flow peripheral arteriovenous malformation.
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
Peripheral AVMs are abnormal high-flow artery-vein connections causing pain, bleeding, cardiac failure or tissue destruction.
Procedure
Under general anesthesia, catheter guided to AVM pedicles. Ethanol, Onyx or NBCA injected into the nidus. Multiple sessions often needed. Duration: 1-4 hours.
Risks
Skin necrosis (ethanol), nerve injury, bleeding, temporary worsening.
Recovery
1-3 day hospitalization. Inter-session MRI follow-up.
Practical information
General anesthesia. Hospital stay: 1 to 3 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
3 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Alexandre NéROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry
Dr Nicolas VILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelLausanne