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Is Surgery Still an Option in Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations Management?

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) are fistulous connections between pulmonary arteries and veins, associated with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. It can be associated with a wide range of complications. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography is the best noninvasive diagnosis modality. Treatment is recommended for symptomatic patients or those having a feeding artery diameter superior to 3 mm. We present here the case of a 69-year-old man with a complex PAVM, peripherally localized with a feeding artery diameter bigger than 3 mm intentionally treated via an open middle lobe wedge resection via axillary mini thoracotomy over embolotherapy, showing that it comes with less risk and at a lower cost.

Source: Dubai Medical Journal

DOI: 10.1159/000534409

Authors: Karim Nehme, Lamisse Karam, Joseph Nakad, Nader Saad, Georges Tabet

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Anomalies and Treatments

Subfield: Genetics (clinical)

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4387968919

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