Apollo microcatheter-assisted transvenous embolization for brain arteriovenous malformation with a tortuous stenotic drainage vein and “Caput Medusa” sign: a case report

The "Caput Medusa" sign of the AVM facilitates TVE visualization. TVE may be feasible in selected AVMs when a single Apollo microcatheter is used.

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International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
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2026-02-04
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https://doi.org/10.1097/rc9.0000000000000173
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Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment
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Apollo microcatheter-assisted transvenous embolization for brain arteriovenous malformation with a tortuous stenotic drainage vein and “Caput Medusa” sign: a case report

Jinlu Yu
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment
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Apollo microcatheter-assisted transvenous embolization for brain arteriovenous malformation with a tortuous stenotic drainage vein and “Caput Medusa” sign: a case report

Jinlu Yu
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The "Caput Medusa" sign of the AVM facilitates TVE visualization. TVE may be feasible in selected AVMs when a single Apollo microcatheter is used.

International Journal of Surgery Case ReportsVol. 138(3)
Jilin University (CN), First Hospital of Jilin University (CN)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 67%
Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment
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Apollo microcatheter-assisted transvenous embolization for brain arteriovenous malformation with a tortuous stenotic drainage vein and “Caput Medusa” sign: a case report — Jinlu Yu · International Journal of Surgery Case Reports (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS