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Comprehensive Endovascular and Open Surgical Management of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
Published on: October 20, 2017
Dural AVM supplied by the ophthalmic artery
T H Flynn1, S McSweeney, G O'Connor
1Department of Ophthalmology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland. t.flynn@ucl.ac.uk
British Journal of Neurosurgery
|August 7, 2007
Summary
Dural arteriovenous malformations (DAVMs) in the anterior cranial fossa are rare and can bleed. This study details a successful endovascular embolization of such a DAVM using the ophthalmic artery.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Vascular Imaging
Background:
- Anterior cranial fossa dural arteriovenous malformations (DAVMs) are uncommon vascular anomalies.
- Hemorrhage is a significant risk associated with these lesions.
- Surgical excision is the traditional treatment modality.
Observation:
- The study presents a case of an anterior cranial fossa DAVM.
- The lesion demonstrated a propensity for hemorrhage.
Findings:
- Successful endovascular embolization of the anterior cranial fossa DAVM was achieved.
- The embolization was performed via an endovascular approach through the ophthalmic artery.
Implications:
- Endovascular embolization via the ophthalmic artery offers a potential alternative treatment for anterior cranial fossa DAVMs.
- This minimally invasive approach may reduce the risks associated with surgical excision.
- Further research is warranted to evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of this technique.
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