Table 2 PAVM and embolization chracteristics of angiographically occluded and recanalized groups
Chracteristics | Occluded group (n = 40) | Recanalized group (n = 10) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Lobar location (%) | 0.116 | ||
Right upper lobe | 1 (2.5) | 0 | |
Right middle lobe | 13 (32.5) | 2 (20) | |
Right lower lobe | 10 (25) | 1 (10) | |
Left upper lobe | 3 (7.5) | 4 (40) | |
Left lower lobe | 13 (32.5) | 3 (30) | |
Mean draining vein diameter (mm) | 3.63 ± 1.16 (1.63–7.97) | 2.89 ± 0.71 (1.94–4.33) | 0.062 |
Mean feeding artery diameter (mm) | 3.25 ± 0.79 (2.24–5.42) | 2.86 ± 0.50 (1.90–3.61) | 0.142 |
Mean venous sac diameter (mm) | 5.47 ± 1.76 (3.11–9.88) | 5.08 ± 1.46 (3.33–7.35) | 0.530 |
Embolization location (%) | 0.010 | ||
Venous sac to feeding artery | 17 (42.5) | 0 | |
Feeding artery | 23 (57.5) | 10 (100) | |
Embolic materials (%) | 0.011 | ||
AVP | 23 (57.5)a | 1 (10)b | |
Coils | 16 (40)a | 9 (90) | |
Angiography follow-up (day) | 501.2 ± 482.2 (35-1366) | 896.6 ± 460.7 (75-1366) | 0.024 |