We report a case where a dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) was treated successfully with single-stage surgically assisted transcranial transvenous embolization. For this purpose, direct puncture of the transverse sinus was made with the patient in the prone position.Case Presentation: A 78-year-old female presented with pulsatile tinnitus and ataxia. Cerebral angiography confirmed the presence of a left transverse-sigmoid sinus DAVF with retrograde cortical venous reflux. As transvenous approach via the femoral vein was not possible, transcranial approach with direct puncture of transverse sinus was used for embolization of the fistula in the prone position with Prone View. Angiography demonstrated complete occlusion.Conclusion: Direct puncture of transverse sinus with Prone View may be considered a safe and effective approach when other approaches are not feasible.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
customersupport@researchsolutions.com
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.