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ArticleTomography (Ann Arbor, Mich.)2025

Endovascular Treatment of Extracranial Arteriovenous Malformations: A Retrospective Monocentric Case-Series Study.

Giuseppe Sarti, Giovanni Barbato, Francesco Tiralongo, Gianpaolo Santini, Francesco Arienzo, Davide Nilo, Fabio Tortora, Alfonso Reginelli, Rosita Comune, Maria Borrelli and 3 more

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Giuseppe SartiDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University "Federico II", Via Pansini, 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
Giovanni BarbatoDepartment of Interventional Radiology, Ospedale del Mare ASL Napoli1 Centro, 80142 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0009-0003-5070-556X
Francesco TiralongoRadiology Unit 1, Department of Medical Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University Hospital Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco", University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9637-1970
Gianpaolo SantiniDepartment of Interventional Radiology, Ospedale del Mare ASL Napoli1 Centro, 80142 Naples, Italy.
Francesco ArienzoDepartment of Interventional Radiology, Ospedale del Mare ASL Napoli1 Centro, 80142 Naples, Italy.
Davide NiloDepartment of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0009-0000-9617-4491
Fabio TortoraDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University "Federico II", Via Pansini, 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
Alfonso ReginelliDepartment of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-4809-6235
Rosita ComuneDepartment of Radiology, Ospedale del Mare ASL Napoli1 Centro, 80142 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-4883-6619
Maria BorrelliDepartment of Radiology, Ospedale del Mare ASL Napoli1 Centro, 80142 Naples, Italy.
Stefania TamburriniDepartment of Radiology, Ospedale del Mare ASL Napoli1 Centro, 80142 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0455-0256
Antonio BasileRadiology Unit 1, Department of Medical Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University Hospital Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco", University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy.
Mariano ScaglioneRadiology Department of Surgery, Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, Viale S. Pietro, 07100 Sassari, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0910-8064

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Abstract

backgroundExtracranial arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are rare congenital vascular anomalies that often require endovascular treatment due to symptoms such as pain, bleeding, or functional impairment. Endovascular strategies include arterial, venous, or combined embolization approaches; however, recurrence remains a major challenge. We retrospectively evaluate the technical success, safety, and clinical outcomes of arterial-only versus combined arterial and venous embolization for the treatment of extracranial AVMs. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis single-center retrospective study included 14 patients (mean age 31.8 ± 21.7 years; 64% female) with symptomatic extracranial AVMs (Schobinger stage II) treated between 2017 and 2023. AVMs were classified angiographically (Yakes classification) and treated with embolization via arterial or combined access routes. The primary endpoint was technical success (defined as angiographic nidus occlusion), while secondary endpoints included clinical recurrence and procedure-related complications. Follow-up included clinical and Doppler ultrasound assessments.

resultsNine patients (64%) underwent arterial embolization alone; five (36%) received combined arterial and venous embolization, including Lauromacrogol injection via direct puncture. Technical success was achieved in all cases (100%). Clinical recurrence occurred in two patients (14%), both from the arterial-only group. One major complication (tongue ischemia) occurred in a single patient (7%). No complications or recurrences were observed in the combined treatment group. Statistical analysis showed no significant difference in recurrence or complication rates between groups.

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Arteriovenous MalformationsEmbolization, TherapeuticEndovascular ProceduresAdolescentAdultAngiographyChildFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRecurrenceRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeYoung Adultarteriovenous malformationembolizationendovascular treatmenthigh-flow vascular malformationLauromacrogol

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PMCPMC12300876

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