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  • Title: The endovascular treatment of a spinal perimedullary arteriovenous fistula with coils: a case report.
    Author: Pasqualetto L, Papa R, Isalberti M, Nuzzi NP, Branca V.
    Journal: J Neurointerv Surg; 2011 Mar; 3(1):88-91. PubMed ID: 21990798.
    Abstract:
    We report a case of direct spinal intradural ventral arteriovenous fistula of the thoraco-lumbar region. Angiography demonstrated a single feeder from the anterior spinal artery that drained directly into a markedly dilated vein without an intervening nidus. The endovascular treatment was performed by a transarterial approach and the occlusion of the fistula, after a failed treatment by a detachable balloon, was obtained by coils released in the initial fistulous site inside a venous dilatation with complete clinical cure. This case indicates that endovascular treatment is possible using coils as a valid and safe alternative to a balloon, glue or surgical approach.
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