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Endovascular Management of Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas.
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Journal of Neurological Surgery. Part A. Central European Neurosurgery . 2016, Vol. 77 Issue 6, p523-526. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Spinal vascular malformations, although rare, cause devastating disease. These malformations are commonly categorized as follows: spinal arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs), spinal hemangiomas, cavernous angiomas, and aneurysms. Spinal DAVFs (SDAVFs), or type 1 spinal AVMs, occur most frequently, representing 60 to 80% of vascular malformations of the spinal cord. While previously microsurgical treatment was considered the gold standard in the treatment of SDAVFs, recent advancements in technology--advancements of magnetic resonance imaging as a screening examination, contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography, multidetector computed tomography as preangiographic evaluations, digital subtraction angiography, diagnostic catheters, and embolization materials--have made endovascular treatment a possible option. We review the treatment of SDAVFs, primarily discussing the endovascular management of these lesions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 21936315
- Volume :
- 77
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Neurological Surgery. Part A. Central European Neurosurgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 118569586
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0035-1570002