AVM Embolization

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.