The transtorcular embolization of vein of Galen aneurysms

J Neurosurg. 1986 May;64(5):731-5. doi: 10.3171/jns.1986.64.5.0731.

Abstract

Vein of Galen malformations are a diverse group of deeply located high-flow vascular lesions that are difficult to eradicate with standard surgical techniques. New nonsurgical interventional techniques offer encouraging results as alternative therapeutic choices in these complicated vascular shunts. Use of a new procedure of transtorcular embolization with Gianturco embolic coils is described in three patients harboring vein of Galen aneurysms. Two of the three patients had a satisfactory outcome. This technique is simple and quick, and can produce progressive thrombosis in these high-flow vascular fistulas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brain / blood supply
  • Child, Preschool
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / therapy*
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Veins