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  • Title: Spinal epidural arteriovenous fistula with intradural venous reflux: The possibility of acquired origin caused by spinal stenosis and/or disc herniation.
    Author: Iampreechakul P, Liengudom A, Wangtanaphat K, Tirakotai W, Wattanasen Y, Lertbutsayanukul P, Siriwimonmas S.
    Journal: Clin Neurol Neurosurg; 2021 Aug; 207():106794. PubMed ID: 34245987.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Spinal epidural arteriovenous fistulas (SEAVFs) are relative rare lesions. The pathogenesis of these fistulas remains unclear. Our aim is to review cases of SEAVFs at our institution. METHODS: We reviewed a consecutive series of spinal vascular disease at our institution and collected all patients harboring SEAVFs. Medical charts were retrospectively reviewed regarding patient demographic data (i.e., gender and age), presenting symptoms and signs, previous history of spinal surgery or trauma, treatment methods, and neurological outcome after treatment. All image studies, including plain radiography, spinal MRI, MRA, and angiography were analyzed. RESULTS: We identified 9 cases of lumbosacral SEAVFs with intradural venous reflux treated at our institution from June 2010 to August 2020. Their median age was 67 years, range 52-83 years. Only one patient had a history of trauma. Interestingly, our observations found that all fistulas are associated with spinal stenosis and/or disc herniation. An additional literature search about SEAVFs coexisting with spinal stenosis and/or disc herniation was performed and found another 19 cases with median age 69 years, range 39-83 years. Only 2 patients had a history of previous spinal surgery. The level of shunted pouch in all 28 patients was correlated with the level of spinal canal stenosis and/or disc herniation. CONCLUSIONS: Our study may provide an additional evidence supporting an acquired etiology of SEAVFs, which mainly manifest in late adulthood. It is possible that spinal stenosis and/or disc herniation may result in thrombosis or impairment of venous drainage, causing increased venous pressure, leading to fistulous formation.
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