Vein of Galen Malformation is a rare condition of brain blood vessels causing high pressure in the

In endovascular embolization, abnormal blood vessels in the brain are treated without having to perform open surgery. The procedure cuts off blood supply and blocks flow to the affected area, in this case, to the malformation. It is carried out by insertion of a catheter, a long, thin tube through the umbilical artery, which is then advanced into the affected blood vessel in the brain and “Super Glue” is injected to block the vessel. Dr. Srinivasan Paramasivam elaborated on the procedure, “Successful embolization was carried out by approaching through the umbilical artery and using cardiac pacing. This is a novel technique to temporarily stop the flow of blood in the bodies during surgery, for inducing hypotension to aid in controlled embolization. This technique has been used in combination with brain embolization only a few times across the world. The procedure was performed in the Cath-lab at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai. Post the emergency procedure the baby has recovered and is doing wel