CE-US quantitative analysis offers an objective and reproducible assessment of lesion vascularisation, with good correlation with the results of MRI.

Percutaneous embolisation has recently become the initial treatment option in PAVM owing to its good results and minimal invasiveness compared with thoracotomy. Our experience is in agreement with the literature: the procedure has a low complication rate, provides very good technical and clinical results and avoids resection of healthy pulmonary parenchyma.

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