Percutaneous treatment of low flow vascular malformations
PE Burrows, KP Mason - Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 2004 - Elsevier
Low flow vascular malformations, especially venous and macrocystic lymphatic
malformations, are effectively treated by percutaneous intralesional injection of sclerosant
drugs, such as ethanol and detergent sclerosant drugs. Good to excellent results are
possible in 75%–90% of patients who undergo serial sclerotherapy. Most adverse effects
are manageable, but severe complications can result from the intravascular administration of
ethanol. It is generally recommended that the treatment of vascular malformations be …
malformations, are effectively treated by percutaneous intralesional injection of sclerosant
drugs, such as ethanol and detergent sclerosant drugs. Good to excellent results are
possible in 75%–90% of patients who undergo serial sclerotherapy. Most adverse effects
are manageable, but severe complications can result from the intravascular administration of
ethanol. It is generally recommended that the treatment of vascular malformations be …