title: Radiosurgery for intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs): a review.
abstract: The management of intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) is complex and may require a combination of various treatment techniques. Endovascular embolization has recently emerged as the primary definitive treatment modality. However, an increasing body of literature has supported the use of stereotactic radiosurgery as the sole therapeutic modality or in combination with embolization and/or surgery. We review the rationale, results, and complications of stereotactic radiosurgery for intracranial DAVFs.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Neurological Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. loumiotis.ioannis@gmail.com
authors.forename: Ioannis
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Loumiotis
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lanzino
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Daniels
authors.forename: Jason
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sheehan
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Link
mesh_terms: D020785:Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004388:Dura Mater / Q000473:pathology; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D006801:Humans; D002538:Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016634:Radiosurgery