[Highly selective arteriography and embolization in the treatment of angiodysplasias with shunt, in the limbs (author's transl)].

Abstract

The authors discuss the role of highly selective arteriography and embolization in the treatment of angiodysplasias with shunt, in the limbs, after analyzing the results in three cases of embolization for congenital arterio-venous fistula of the limbs. They review the arteriographic data necessary for a better understanding of the physiopathology and compare the different therapeutic methods available. The importance of highly selective arteriography in guiding therapy, where embolization is of primary value, is stressed.