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Giant perimedullary arteriovenous fistulas of the spine: clinical and radiologic features and endovascular treatment.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9127029     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE: To present the clinical and radiologic features of giant perimedullary arteriovenous fistulas (GAVFs) in 12 consecutive cases and to evaluate the results of endovascular treatment. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the clinical and radiologic data as well as the results of balloon endovascular treatment obtained from 1980 to 1989. RESULTS: GAVFs, defined as large intradural perimedullary direct arteriovenous high-flow shunts, are revealed mainly in childhood either by subarachnoid hemorrhage or by progressive neurologic disorders. MR imaging and myelography show major vascular dilatations. The angioarchitecture of GAVFs can only be assessed by selective spinal angiography. Ten patients were treated by balloon occlusion resulting in eight anatomic cures and six good clinical results. One balloon migrated to the venous side, leading to clinical deterioration. CONCLUSION: GAVF is a special subgroup of intradural perimedullary arteriovenous fistula. The endovascular approach should be the first line of treatment, with surgery reserved for special circumstances. Nondetachable balloon occlusion is a safe and efficient method for treating GAVFs.
Authors:
F Ricolfi; P Y Gobin; A Aymard; F Brunelle; A Gaston; J J Merland
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology     Volume:  18     ISSN:  0195-6108     ISO Abbreviation:  AJNR Am J Neuroradiol     Publication Date:  1997 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1997-06-24     Completed Date:  1997-06-24     Revised Date:  2008-02-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8003708     Medline TA:  AJNR Am J Neuroradiol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  677-87     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Service de Neuroradiologie, Hôpital Henri Mondor, Cretéil, France.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Angiography
Arteriovenous Fistula / complications,  pathology*,  radiography,  therapy
Child
Child, Preschool
Embolization, Therapeutic* / adverse effects,  instrumentation,  methods
Female
Foreign-Body Migration / etiology
Humans
Infant
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Myelography
Paralysis / etiology
Paresis / etiology
Retrospective Studies
Safety
Spinal Cord / blood supply*
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / etiology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Treatment Outcome

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