Disseminated coagulopathy associated with transtorcular embolization of vein of Galen aneurysm in a neonate

L Charafeddine; Y Numaguchi; R A Sinkin

doi:10.1038/sj.jp.7200086

Disseminated coagulopathy associated with transtorcular embolization of vein of Galen aneurysm in a neonate

J Perinatol. 1999 Jan;19(1):61-3. doi: 10.1038/sj.jp.7200086.

Authors

L Charafeddine¹, Y Numaguchi, R A Sinkin

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester School of Medicine, Children's Hospital at Strong, NY 14642, USA.

PMID: 10685204
DOI: 10.1038/sj.jp.7200086

Abstract

We describe in this report the development of disseminated intravascular coagulopathy in a neonate after transtorcular embolization of an unusual vein of Galen aneurysm. This rare but potentially fatal complication associated with transtorcular embolization should be considered in decision-making and prognostic evaluation processes, especially in neonates with severe heart failure.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Cerebral Angiography
Cerebral Veins*
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / etiology*
Embolization, Therapeutic*
Fatal Outcome
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Intracranial Aneurysm / complications*
Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
Intracranial Aneurysm / therapy*
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / complications
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnostic imaging
Male
Prognosis