The Role of Interventional Radiology in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations

The Role of Interventional Radiology in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations

Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) are uncommon, predominantly congenital direct fistulous connections between the pulmonary arteries and pulmonary veins, resulting in a right to left shunt. Patients with PAVMs are usually asymptomatic with lesions detected incidentally when radiological...

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Main Authors: Chee Woei Yap, Bernard B. K. Wee, Sze Ying Yee, Vincent Tiong, Yi Xiu Chua, Lycia Teo, Rahul Lohan, Amos Tan, Pavel Singh, Prapul Chander Rajendran, Cunli Yang, Yong Chen Yee, Gopinathan Anil, Shao Jin Ong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
interventional radiology
endovascular surgery
embolization
percutaneous interventions
image-guided interventions
pulmonary arteriovenous malformations
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/21/6282
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Summary:Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) are uncommon, predominantly congenital direct fistulous connections between the pulmonary arteries and pulmonary veins, resulting in a right to left shunt. Patients with PAVMs are usually asymptomatic with lesions detected incidentally when radiological imaging is performed for other indications. In this review, we discuss the classification and radiological features of PAVMs as well as their treatment and follow-up options, with a particular focus on percutaneous endovascular techniques and the evolution of the available equipment for treatment.
ISSN:2077-0383

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