Abstract
A pulmonary arteriovenous malformation was embolized in a patient with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. Several unusual complications, including early deflation of a detachable balloon, migration of a coil, and development of severe pulmonary hypertension, occurred. Pulmonary hypertension was attributed to a coexistent left-to-right shunt caused by a large hepatic arteriovenous malformation.
MeSH terms
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Arteriovenous Malformations / complications
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Arteriovenous Malformations / therapy*
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Cardiac Tamponade / etiology
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Embolization, Therapeutic / adverse effects*
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Female
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Hepatic Artery / abnormalities
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Hepatic Veins / abnormalities
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Humans
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Hypertension, Pulmonary / etiology
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Middle Aged
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Pericardial Effusion / etiology
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Pulmonary Artery / abnormalities*
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Pulmonary Veins / abnormalities*
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Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic / complications