Interventional treatment of dural arteriovenous fistula.
- Author:
Qing HUANG
1
;
Tielin LI
;
Chuanzhi DUAN
;
Zhian HAN
;
Fangming YIN
;
Qiujing WANG
;
Gang ZHAO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Arteriovenous Fistula; congenital; diagnosis; therapy; Dura Mater; blood supply; Embolization, Therapeutic; Female; Humans; Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations; diagnosis; therapy; Male; Middle Aged
- From: Chinese Journal of Surgery 2002;40(9):682-684
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVESTo summarize the characteristics of interventional treatment of dural arteriovenous fistulae (DAVFs) and improve clinical curative effects.
METHODSThe clinical data from 135 patients with DAVFs were analyzed retrospectively.
RESULTSSeventy-four patients were cured, 53 were significantly improved, 8 unchange, and 1 died of intracranial haemorrhage.
CONCLUSIONSClinical presentations and prognosis of DAVF depend on the types of venous drainage. Compression of the affected carotid artery and endovascular embolization are safe and effective.
