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Embolisation of a pulmonary arteriovenous fistula in a patient with Kawashima procedure using three Micro Vascular Plug: a case report
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 31 July 2025
Abstract
Pulmonary arteriovenous fistulas are a frequent complication after a Kawashima procedure. We present a 15-year-old patient with a significant left pulmonary arteriovenous fistula managed via embolisation using three Micro Vascular Plugs. This technique achieved effective occlusion through the left internal jugular vein, since these are low-profile flexible devices that accommodate through an acute angle without long and stiff sheath.
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