Transarterial approach for selective intravenous coil embolization of a benign dural arteriovenous fistula. Case report.
Transarterial particulate embolization is indicated for benign intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) that have no dangerous venous reflux. This treatment, however, does not cure these lesions. In this case report the authors describe a spontaneously occurring DAVF that was treated by implanting coils through a transarterial microcatheter into the affected venous channel. The channel was separate from the normal dural sinuses. The pathological architecture of the fistula and the usefulness of this approach are discussed.
Tokunaga
Koji
K
Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland. kojitoku@md.okayama-u.ac.jp
Barath
Krisztina
K
Martin
Jean-Baptiste
JB
Rüfenacht
Daniel A
DA
D000328:Adult; D002342:Carotid Artery, External / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D020785:Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D002550:Cerebral Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014012:Tinnitus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology