In 2014, Chapot et al. introduced the pressure cooker technique (PCT), conceived to control undesired reflux of the embolic agent during the treatment of brain arterio-venous malformations (bAVMs). Since then, this technique increased in popularity and it has been extensively used. We present five consecutive cases in which the original PCT was simplified using nylon coils instead of platinum coils and acrylic glue, hence the name of 'Simplified Pressure Cooker Technique' (sPCT). The aim was to obtain a safer, precise and faster creation of the plug to control cohesive embolic agent reflux during the treatment of brain and facial vascular malformations.
Da Ros, V., Salimei, F., Sabuzi, F., Grillea, G., Wlderk, A., Cristaudo, C., et al. (2022). Simplified pressure cooker technique for the treatment of brain AVMs, dAVFs and facial vascular malformations. THE NEURORADIOLOGY JOURNAL, 19714009221089026 [10.1177/19714009221089026].
Simplified pressure cooker technique for the treatment of brain AVMs, dAVFs and facial vascular malformations
Da Ros, Valerio;Floris, Roberto;
2022-04-22
Abstract
In 2014, Chapot et al. introduced the pressure cooker technique (PCT), conceived to control undesired reflux of the embolic agent during the treatment of brain arterio-venous malformations (bAVMs). Since then, this technique increased in popularity and it has been extensively used. We present five consecutive cases in which the original PCT was simplified using nylon coils instead of platinum coils and acrylic glue, hence the name of 'Simplified Pressure Cooker Technique' (sPCT). The aim was to obtain a safer, precise and faster creation of the plug to control cohesive embolic agent reflux during the treatment of brain and facial vascular malformations.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
