Direct Cannulation of a Calvarial Diploic Vein for Embolization of a Symptomatic Intraosseous Arteriovenous Fistula: A Case Report
- Author:
Jung In JO
1
;
Chang-Woo RYU
;
Hak Cheol KO
;
Hee Sup SHIN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society 2022;83(3):712-718
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Diploic arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) or intraosseous dural AVFs are rare arteriovenous shunts. A diploic AVF is formed between a meningeal artery and an intraosseous diploic vein or the transosseous emissary vein, and the nidus is located exclusively within the bone. Currently, endovascular embolization with a transvenous approach is considered the treatment of choice for most dural AVFs. However, in the absence of an accessible venous channel, an alternate treatment approach should be considered. Herein, we report a case of a diploic AVF that was treated using embolization with transosseous direct cannulation.
