Compartment Syndrome after Embolization of Arteriovenous Malformation

Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2017 Dec;40(12):1950-1953. doi: 10.1007/s00270-017-1716-z. Epub 2017 Jun 5.

Abstract

Management of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) remains challenging because of their unpredictable course and high morbidity rate. In this case report, we present a patient with a huge AVM on the right calf who suffered complications of compartment syndrome, rhabdomyolysis, skin necrosis, and nerve damage after sclerotherapy. Limb salvage was achieved in spite of these devastating complications. A multidisciplinary team approach is important especially when making decisions for the management of a complicated AVM.

Keywords: Arteriovenous malformation; Compartment syndrome; Complication; Rhabdomyolysis; Sclerotherapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiography / methods
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / complications
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / therapy*
  • Compartment Syndromes / complications
  • Compartment Syndromes / diagnostic imaging*
  • Compartment Syndromes / therapy*
  • Computed Tomography Angiography / methods*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sclerotherapy / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult