Type I spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas: historical review and illustrative case.
Type I spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas are the most common vascular malformation of the spinal cord, and an important cause of reversible progressive myelopathy. This lesion remains underdiagnosed, with most patients presenting late in the course of the disease. In this article the authors provide a review of the literature with particular attention to historical aspects related to the pathophysiology, diagnosis, classification, clinical findings, natural history, and treatment of this lesion. An illustrative case is also provided.
Klopper
Hendrik B
HB
Department of Surgery, Section of Neurosurgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198-2035, USA. hklopper@unmc.edu
Surdell
Daniel L
DL
Thorell
William E
WE
D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000266:history* / Q000601:surgery*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000601:surgery; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000266:history* / Q000601:surgery*