Pulmonary AVM embolization
Embolization of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations to prevent complications (paradoxical stroke, hemorrhage, hypoxemia).
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
Pulmonary AVMs (often in Rendu-Osler-Weber disease) create right-to-left shunts causing paradoxical embolism risk and hypoxemia.
Procedure
Catheter via femoral vein to pulmonary arteries feeding the AVM. Coils or plugs deployed. Duration: 1-2 hours.
Risks
Paradoxical embolism, chest pain, long-term recurrence.
Recovery
One-night stay. Follow-up CT at 6-12 months then every 3-5 years.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).
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
2 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Nicolas VILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelLausanne