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DOI: https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v547i1.12890
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Vol. 547 No. 1 (2025)
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Lâm, T. C., Hồ, T. B., & Trần, T. V. (2025). EFFECTIVENESS OF ABSOLUTE ETHANOL INJECTION IN TREATING PERIPHERAL VASCULAR MALFORMATIONS IN PATIENTS UNDER 18 YEARS OLD. Vietnam Medical Journal, 547(1). https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v547i1.12890

EFFECTIVENESS OF ABSOLUTE ETHANOL INJECTION IN TREATING PERIPHERAL VASCULAR MALFORMATIONS IN PATIENTS UNDER 18 YEARS OLD

Thảo Cường Lâm, Tất Bằng Hồ, Thanh Vỹ Trần

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Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of absolute ethanol embolization for peripheral vascular malformations in patients under 18 years old. Methods: A case series study was conducted on 62 patients under 18 years old at University Medical Center HCMC from July 31, 2020, to June 30, 2021. Clinical outcomes were assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale, and imaging results were evaluated through MRI. Variables included intervention frequency, ethanol volume, and perioperative complications. Results: Clinical improvement was observed in 98.4% of patients, with a mean pain score reduction of 2.1. Imaging showed good or excellent outcomes in 88.7% of cases, with reductions in lesion diameter and volume. The most common complications were swelling (64.5%), skin ulcers (17.7%), and transient nerve injury (3.2%). Conclusion: Absolute ethanol embolization is a safe and effective treatment for peripheral vascular malformations, especially in pediatric patients.

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peripheral vascular malformations; intervention; absolute ethanol; effectiveness.

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