[Intravertebral canals vascular malformations treated by superselective embolization].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To assess the feasibility superselective embolization using microcatheters in treatment of intravertebral canal vascular malformation.

METHODS:

In 128 patients with intravertebral canals vascular malformation, their AVMS or fistulae were treated with silk thread, Ivalon microspheres or tungsten microcoils.

RESULTS:

In the 128 patients, 120 fistulae disappeared completely, but 8 were embolized 60% - 80%. Symptoms were improved in 113 patients. Improved muscular strength from grade I to IV was obtained in 8 patients, from grade II to III in 32, from grade III to IV in 32, and from grade IV to V in 41. The symptoms did not change in 15 patients.

CONCLUSION:

Superselective embolization through microcatheter is effective in the treatment of intraspinal canal vascular malformations.

• Authors: Ze Yu, Lianting Ma, Ming Yang, Feng Su, Li Pan, Jun Li, Xinyuan Zhang, Guojie Yao
• Journal: Zhonghua wai ke za zhi [Chinese journal of surgery] (Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi) Vol. 40 Issue 10 Pg. 749-51 (Oct 2002) ISSN: 0529-5815 [Print] China
• PMID: 12487876 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Arteriovenous Malformations (diagnosis, therapy)
• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Embolization, Therapeutic (methods)
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Spinal Canal (blood supply)