Dural arteriovenous malformation treated by artificial embolization with liquid silicone.
The successful treatment of a dural arteriovenous malformation in the region of the transverse-sigmoid sinus by artificial embolization with liquid silicone is reported. The clinical and radioanatomical characteristics of the lesion are described. The technical feasibility of embolization is discussed and compared with other surgical treatments.
D004388:Dura Mater / Q000098:blood supply*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002538:Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012828:Silicones / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D012828:Silicones