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Cirsoid aneurysm treatment by percutaneous injection of sodium tetradecyl sulfate.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8956889     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Cirsoid aneurysms are uncommon arteriovenous fistulas of the scalp. Surgery for these lesions can be difficult; transarterial embolization is rarely curative, while embolization of the venous pouch with permanent agents usually necessitates subsequent surgical removal of the embolic material. The ideal embolic agent would be one that is safe and effective, commercially available, and would not require subsequent removal. METHODS: We treated an arteriovenous fistula of the scalp with direct puncture and injection of sodium tetradecyl sulfate, a commercially available sclerosing agent. RESULTS: Control angiography immediately following percutaneous injection of sotradecol into the fistula showed decreased flow but not complete closure of the lesion. However, within several days of the embolization, the patient's scalp pain and mass resolved. Four months after embolization, MRA demonstrated no evidence of residual or recurrent fistula. Color doppler flow imaging demonstrated only slightly decreased vascular resistance in the distal superficial temporal artery, possibly indirect evidence of persistent micro-fistulae. Twenty-three months after the procedure, the patient continued to be asymptomatic and had no palpable lesion. CONCLUSIONS: Percutaneous injection of sotradecol can be considered as one of the treatment options for arteriovenous fistula of the scalp. Further experience is needed to compare the safety and effectiveness of sotradecol with other agents currently used in the treatment of scalp arteriovenous fistulae.
Authors:
L E Hendrix; G A Meyer; S J Erickson
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Surgical neurology     Volume:  46     ISSN:  0090-3019     ISO Abbreviation:  Surg Neurol     Publication Date:  1996 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1997-01-15     Completed Date:  1997-01-15     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0367070     Medline TA:  Surg Neurol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  557-60; discussion 560-1     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 53226, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Arteriovenous Fistula / therapy*
Chemoembolization, Therapeutic / methods*
Humans
Injections, Subcutaneous
Male
Scalp / blood supply*
Sclerosing Solutions / administration & dosage*
Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate / administration & dosage*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Sclerosing Solutions; 1191-50-0/Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate

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