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Simultaneous Arteriovenous Shunting and Venous Congestion Identification in Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas Using Susceptibility-Weighted Imaging: Initial Experience.
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PMID:  22051813     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
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SUMMARY:In this short report, we describe the potential contribution of SWI in the noninvasive evaluation of DAVFs. SWI images were compared with DSA for the identification of the location of the fistulous point, the presence of CVR, and the presence of the PPP. In 5 of 6 patients, it was possible to identify the fistulous locations depicted as hyperintensity within venous structures. Cortical venous reflux was underestimated on SWI in 3 cases of robust CVR and not identified in 2 cases of less severe CVR. The PPP seen on angiograms correlated anatomically with increased number, caliber, and tortuosity of hypointense veins seen on SWI. Furthermore, SWI was superior to conventional MR imaging in the detection of these dilated veins. These preliminary results suggest an important role for SWI in the detection and assessment of the complex hemodynamics associated with DAVFs.
Authors:
L Letourneau-Guillon; T Krings
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Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2011-11-3
Journal Detail:
Title:  AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1936-959X     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2011 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-11-4     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
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Nlm Unique ID:  8003708     Medline TA:  AJNR Am J Neuroradiol     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
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Division of Neuroradiology, Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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