Successful embolization of a spinal perimedullary arteriovenous fistula with cellulose acetate polymer solution: technical case report.
OBJECTIVE
Spinal perimedullary arteriovenous fistulae are rarely reported in the literature and can be treated via both endovascular and direct surgical approaches. Coils, glues, and balloons have all been used to embolize these fistulae. Cellulose acetate polymer (CAP) solution is a liquid embolic material that was originally developed for thrombosis of cerebral aneurysms. This is the first report of CAP solution being used to treat a spinal perimedullary arteriovenous fistula, with changes in the viscosity of the solution.


METHODS
A 15-year-old boy experienced spinal subarachnoid hemorrhage without any neurological deficits. A radiological examination revealed a spinal perimedullary arteriovenous fistula (Type 2) at the L1 level.


METHODS
Transarterial embolization was performed with local anesthesia. The microcatheter was navigated through the anterior spinal artery to a site just proximal to the fistula. After provocative testing demonstrated negative results, CAP solution was injected and the fistula was completely closed, without complications. The patient experienced an uneventful postoperative course.


CONCLUSIONS
We describe the usefulness of CAP solution in the treatment of a spinal perimedullary arteriovenous fistula. This procedure must be performed for a larger series of patients for assessment of its long-term results.
Sugiu
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Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Medical School, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan. ksugiu@md.okayama-u.ac.jp
Meguro
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Nakashiama
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Ohmoto
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D000293:Adolescent; D000792:Angiography; D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D002482:Cellulose / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D011108:Polymers / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000473:pathology; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*
D011108:Polymers; C005062:acetylcellulose; D002482:Cellulose