Donald J. Perry MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Gregor Martin Dunham MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Sandeep Vaidya MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) management variables include location, nidus size & complexity, feeding vessel size, flow speed, and patient comorbidities. 2. AVM nidus elimination is the goal of embolization. Various techniques and agents utilized to optimally permeate and obliterate the nidus. 3. Surgical resection of limited utility due to high rate of recurrence. Utilized in small and very large lesions when AVM fully resectable or too bulky for adequate embolization.

1. Approach to the Non-CNS AVM: peripheral vs. visceral, nidus size & complexity, feeding vessel, flow speed, patient co-morbidities. Depicted with 3-D reconstructions and imaging 2. Management strategies: surgery, embolization, laser, medical; flow controlling techniques and indications. Depicted by illustrations, videos, 3-D reconstructions, imaging, and gross pathology 3. Characterization and indications of embolic agents: absolute ethanol, cyanoacrylate adhesives (‘glue’), ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (Onyx). Depicted with illustrations 4. Post-treatment response and follow-up 5. Complications: Infection, bleeding, embolism, infarction, nerve injury (permanent vs. transient), acute renal failure, skin necrosis

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Perry, D, Dunham, G, Vaidya, S, CRUSHING the NIDUS Management Strategies of Non-CNS High Flow AVMs  .  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14010093.html