EMBOLIZATION OF ANTERIOR CRANIAL FOSSA DURAL ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA
Bazli Md Yusoff1, Ahmad Aizuddin Mohamad Jamali2, Mohd Syafiek Abdul Haq Saifuddin3, Mohd Shafie Abdullah4, Abdul Rahman Izaini Ghani5.
Dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) are abnormal connections between branches of the intracranial arteries and dural veins or sinuses. Advancements in the technique of endovascular embolization has made it the treatment of choice for DAVFs. The goal of treatment is to completely occlude the fistula orifice while maintaining the normal cerebral venous drainage. Depending on the site of the DAVF, endovascular treatment has its own challenges to the performing physician. In this case report, we will discuss complex anterior cranial fossa DAVFs, treatment approaches, and complications of the treatment.
Affiliation:
- Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia
- Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia
- Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia
- Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia
- Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia
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