[Cerebral dural arteriovenous fistulas].
RADIOLOGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2022;
62:659-665. [PMID:
35736997 DOI:
10.1007/s00117-022-01036-0]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
CLINICAL ISSUE
The cerebral dural arteriovenous (AV) fistula is a rare cerebral vascular malformation. Clinical presentation varies from asymptomatic to acute intracranial bleeding. Classification is based on the venous drainage with a risk assessment of bleeding. The carotid-cavernous fistula is a subtype with its own classification and treatment approaches.
PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Nowadays, dural fistulas can be diagnosed using high-resolution and time-resolved tomographic methods. Catheter angiography with subsequent interdisciplinary discussion should be performed for precise classification and therapy planning. Both endovascular and surgical treatment methods are available.
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