[Dural arterovenous fistula involving cavernous sinus].
OBJECTIVE
To study the pathogenesis and treatment of dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFS) involving the cavernous sinus.


METHODS
32 cases were embolized with particle by microcatheterization via endovascular approach and ervation by digital substraction angiography. Of the 32 cases, 14 were embolized by microsoils through superior petrosal sinus approach into the cavernous sinus.


RESULTS
In 28 of the 32 cases the fistulas were completely embolized angiographically. The fistulas were partly embolized in 4 of the 32 cases. The carotid artery was compressed for 6 months. One week later, the fistula disappeared angiographically. No fistulas were found during the follow-up for 6 months to 8 years.


CONCLUSIONS
Endovascular treatment of DAVFS involving the cavernous sinus is effective.
Yu
Z
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Department of Neurosurgery, Wuhan General Hospital, Chinese People's Liberotion Army, Wuhan 430070, China.
Ma
L
L
Yang
M
M
Qin
S
S
Xu
G
G
Gong
J
J
Hu
J
J
Pan
L
L
Yao
G
G
Zhang
X
X
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000002:abnormalities*; D004388:Dura Mater; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged