Peripheral Artery Embolization Treatment in India

Vivaan Saxena, a 7-year-old boy, was...

Vivaan Saxena, a 7-year-old boy, was born with a large, disfiguring vascular malformation on the left side of his face and scalp. It was warm to the touch and visibly pulsed. While mostly a cosmetic concern initially, it had begun to grow rapidly, causing discomfort and making him a target for bullying at school. His parents, desperate for help, consulted a pediatric neurosurgeon. The doctor diagnosed it as a complex high-flow arteriovenous malformation fed by branches of the external carotid artery. He explained that embolization was the first critical step, to 'turn down the faucet' by blocking the major feeder arteries, reducing blood flow and size. This would make any future surgery safer and less bloody. For Vivaan's procedure, he was under general anesthesia. His parents waited in agonizing worry. The procedure was successful, and the pulsation in the malformation diminished noticeably within days. The swelling reduced, and Vivaan was more comfortable. While he will need further treatments, this first step was a huge victory. Emotionally, Vivaan was just happy his head didn't feel so 'busy' anymore. His parents felt a surge of hope, seeing a path forward to improve their son's life and confidence.