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ArticleActa neurochirurgica2024

Isolated sinus dural arteriovenous fistulas: a single-center experience in 44 patients.

Xin Su, Zihao Song, Tianqi Tu, Ming Ye, Hongqi Zhang, Yongjie Ma, Peng Zhang

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Article in Acta neurochirurgica, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Xin Su *Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100053, China.
Zihao Song *Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100053, China.
Tianqi Tu *Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100053, China.
Ming YeDepartment of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100053, China.
Hongqi ZhangDepartment of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100053, China. xwzhanghq@163.com.
Yongjie MaDepartment of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100053, China. mayongjiedoctor@sina.com.
Peng ZhangDepartment of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100053, China. zhangpengwr@126.com.
Capital Medical University · CNTang Hospital · CN

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 82101460
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIsolated sinus dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) constitute a rare and distinctive subtype of DAVF, typically found in small case numbers or case reports. The optimal treatment for this DAVF type remains unclear.

objectiveThis study aims to further detail the treatment outcomes of isolated sinus DAVFs in a sizable cohort from a single center.

methodsA retrospective study was undertaken on a consecutive series of patients with isolated sinus DAVFs treated at a single institution from 2002 to 2022. The article delineates the clinical presentation, angiographic features, treatment strategy, clinical and angiographic outcomes, and complications.

resultsThe cohort consisted of 31 males and 13 females, with an average age of 52.0 ± 15.5 years (range, 16-83). The success rate for trans-arterial embolization (TAE) was 97.3% (36/37). Transvenous embolization (TVE) with the reopening technique was successful in 3 of 4 patients (75.0%). Two open burr-hole TVE cases (66.7%, 2/3) and one surgery (100%) resulted in immediate complete closure of the fistula. Immediate complete occlusion was achieved in 93.2% (41/44) of cases. There was one major complication (2.3%, 1/44) and two fistulas recurred (9.5%, 2/21).

conclusionsThe majority of isolated sinus DAVFs can be effectively treated with TAE using Onyx. TVE and surgery serve as alternative techniques when arterial access is deemed inappropriate or when complete occlusion cannot be attained with TAE. Complete embolization of isolated sinus DAVFs by TAE can typically be achieved without delay.

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Central Nervous System Vascular MalformationsEmbolization, TherapeuticAdultAgedAngiographyFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeVascular Surgical ProceduresCortical venous drainageDural arteriovenous fistulaEmbolizationIsolated sinusTechnique

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