Postembolization Persistence of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations: A Retrospective Comparison of Coils and Amplatzer and Micro Vascular Plugs Using Propensity Score Weighting
Muhammad Latif, Christopher R. Bailey, Mina Motaghi, Moustafa Abou Areda, Panagis Galiatsatos, Sally E. Mitchell, Clifford R. Weiss
Abstract
The findings support the clinical use of MVPs as the preferred device for PAVM embolization over coils and polytetrafluoroethylene-covered plugs.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineEmbolizationPropensity score matchingProportional hazards modelRadiologyRetrospective cohort studyOcclusionCardiologySurgeryInternal medicineVascular Anomalies and TreatmentsTracheal and airway disordersPulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments