Superselective angiography of a spinal dural arteriovenous fistula having a common segmental origin with the artery of Adamkiewicz.
The artery of Adamkiewicz infrequently originates from the same radicular vessel that also supplies a dural arteriovenous fistula. This variant is not adequately emphasized in the neuroradiological literature. Awareness of this entity is essential to prevent catastrophic complications during embolization. We report such a case, and our experience with attempted embolization. We are unaware of any previously reported instance of such an attempt being made.
Aggarwal
S
S
Department of Radiology, Toronto Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
Willinsky
R
R
Montanera
W
W
Terbrugge
K
K
Wallace
M C
MC
D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D004388:Dura Mater / Q000098:blood supply*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D013126:Spinal Nerve Roots / Q000098:blood supply*