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Spontaneous Resolution of 2 High Flow Cervical Vertebral Arteriovenous Fistulas
Hussein A Zeineddine1, Bryden H Dawes1, Matthew P Mullarkey1
1Department of Neurological Surgery The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston TX.
Stroke (Hoboken, N.J.)
|January 26, 2026
Summary
Spontaneous obliteration of high-flow cervical vertebral arteriovenous fistulas after angiography is a rare occurrence. These cases suggest conservative management may be a viable option for certain vascular malformations.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Radiology
- Neurology
Background:
- Cervical vertebral arteriovenous fistulas are uncommon vascular malformations.
- Endovascular techniques are the standard treatment for these lesions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe two cases of spontaneous obliteration of high-flow cervical vertebral arteriovenous fistulas following angiography.
- To review the role of angiography in the spontaneous closure of vascular malformations.
Main Methods:
- Case series description.
- Review of relevant literature on spontaneous vascular malformation obliteration.
Main Results:
- Two patients experienced spontaneous obliteration of high-flow cervical vertebral arteriovenous fistulas after undergoing diagnostic angiography.
- Angiography may play a role in the unusual phenomenon of spontaneous obliteration of vascular malformations.
Conclusions:
- Spontaneous obliteration of cervical vertebral arteriovenous fistulas following angiography is possible.
- Conservative management should be considered for such lesions.
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