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James Lord1, Mohammad Al-Tibi1, David Volders1
1Division of Neuroradiology, University Medical Imaging Toronto and Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network, Toronto Western Hospital, Canada.
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High grade torcular DAVFs can be challenging to treat, particularly when there is retrograde flow in the straight sinus and deep venous system. We describe the technical steps to safely sacrifice the straight sinus, including preoperative MRI findings, arterial and venous cerebral flow assessment and key points for endovascular treatment.
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