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Spontaneous Closure of Cerebral Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas with Direct Cortical Venous Drainage: A Case Report

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: SUMMARY: We describe two rare cases of spontaneous closure of cerebral dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) with a small nidus and draining directly in a single cortical vein with several ectasias. Eighteen previously published cases of spontaneous closure of cerebral DAVF comprised more benign fistula types. In literature, several explanations for DAVF occlusion have been proposed. We hypothesize that, in addition to the known causes, the specific contrast medium used during the diagnostic selective angiography might have played a role in the thrombosis and subsequent fistula closure.

Source: Interventional Neuroradiology

DOI: 10.1177/159101990901500316

Authors: M. Voormolen, K. Geens, L. Van Den Hauwe, P.M. Parizel

Institution: Antwerp University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W48212027

FWCI: 0.208

Cites: 17

Cited by: 23

Related to: 10