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  • Title: The Position and Role of Four-Dimensional Computed Tomography Angiography in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Spinal Arteriovenous Fistulas.
    Author: Yamaguchi S, Takemoto K, Takeda M, Kajihara Y, Mitsuhara T, Kolakshyapati M, Mukada K, Kurisu K.
    Journal: World Neurosurg; 2017 Jul; 103():611-619. PubMed ID: 28366753.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Localization of the arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is a crucial step in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal vascular malformations (VMs). Noninvasive angiographic techniques such as dynamic magnetic resonance angiography and three-dimensional computed tomography angiography (CTA) have been used as standard modalities to localize AVF. With the increasing prevalence of high-specification computed tomography scanners, four-dimensional (4D) CTA is being increasingly used in the evaluation of cerebrovascular disorders. However, application of 4D-CTA in spinal lesions has been limited. The position and role of 4D-CTA, among various modalities, in the evaluation of spinal VMs has not been elucidated. METHODS: We retrospectively review our clinical experience with 4D-CTA used for spinal AVFs. 4D-CTA images were acquired in 10 cases of spinal VMs consisting of 8 dural/epidural AVFs and 2 perimedullary AVFs. Imaging findings of 4D-CTA and digital subtraction angiography were reviewed to validate the usefulness of 4D-CTA. RESULTS: In 9 of 10 cases, 4D-CTA accurately localized the AVF. The scan visualized direction of flow in the perimedullary veins in all cases. Regarding perimedullary AVFs, 4D-CTA showed dynamic images of feeding arteries, AVF, and perimedullary drainage. Information provided by 4D-CTA was beneficial as a reference in subsequent DSA. CONCLUSIONS: In the diagnostic process of spinal VMs, the position of 4D-CTA is the third choice for noninvasive angiography, after dynamic MRA and three-dimensional CTA. However, the role of 4D-CTA might be decisive in difficult-to-find spinal dural AVFs. We believe that this novel imaging technique can be applied in spinal VMs.
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