Barrett Liat, Brown Nicholas I, Joseph Varghese Pynadath
Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.
I-MED Radiology Network, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.
J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol. 2018 Feb;62(1):72-76. doi: 10.1111/1754-9485.12683. Epub 2017 Oct 9.
This report describes the first Australian experience with the Micro Vascular Plug System (MVP), as a permanent embolic device for the treatment of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs). MVPs deployed in small vessels between 2 mm and 5 mm are demonstrated to be feasible, safe and effective treatment for PAVMs.