Abstract
This two-part article first discusses the role of bronchial artery transcatheter embolotherapy in the management of patients with hemoptysis. Following this discussion, the authors review pulmonary arteriovenous malformations, their embolization, follow-up protocols, and outcome criteria as currently practiced at the authors' Vascular Malformation Center.
MeSH terms
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Angiography
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Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnostic imaging
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Arteriovenous Malformations / therapy
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Bronchi / blood supply*
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Bronchography
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Contraindications
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Embolization, Therapeutic* / adverse effects
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Embolization, Therapeutic* / instrumentation
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Embolization, Therapeutic* / methods
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Humans
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Pulmonary Artery / abnormalities
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Pulmonary Circulation*
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Pulmonary Embolism / diagnostic imaging
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Pulmonary Embolism / therapy
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Pulmonary Veins / abnormalities
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Treatment Outcome