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Sciatic neuropathy following endovascular treatment of a limb vascular malformation

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Endovascular therapy for vascular malformations is one of the treatment options for limb vascular malformations. CASE PRESENTATION: A patient with a vascular malformation of the hip developed ipsilateral leg weakness immediately after endovascular embolization and sclerotherapy. Clinical and electrodiagnostic findings later confirmed an incomplete sciatic neuropathy. CONCLUSION: We propose that endovascular treatment compromised the patient's sciatic nerve either through direct neurotoxicity of the sclerosing agent or ischemic injury.

Source: Journal of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury

DOI: 10.1186/1749-7221-1-8

Authors: John Ney, William Shih, Mark Landau

Institutions: Madigan Army Medical Center, Naval Medical Center San Diego, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,300