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ArticleNeuroradiology2026

Angioarchitectural characterization of transdural supply in brain arteriovenous malformations: a multicenter retrospective study.

Yasuyuki Kaku, Tetsu Satow, Shuichi Tanoue, Masafumi Hiramatsu, Tomohiko Ozaki, Wataro Tsuruta, Yushin Takemoto, Timo Krings, Hiro Kiyosue

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Yasuyuki KakuDepartment of Neurosurgery, Kumamoto University Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan. kaku.yasuyuki@kuh.kumamoto-u.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-858X
Tetsu SatowDepartment of Neurosurgery/Stroke Center, Kindai University Hospital, Osaka-Sakai, Japan.
Shuichi TanoueDepartment of Radiology, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Japan.
Masafumi HiramatsuDepartment of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1054-0612
Tomohiko OzakiDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Osaka Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan.
Wataro TsurutaDepartment of Endovascular Neurosurgery, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
Yushin TakemotoDepartment of Neurosurgery, Kumamoto University Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan.
Timo KringsDivision of Neurointerventional Radiology, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center - Beth Israel Lahey Health, UMass Chan Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6321-5787
Hiro KiyosueDepartment of Radiology, Kumamoto University, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3305-8316

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purposeTransdural supply (TDS) is a recognized angioarchitectural feature of brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs). We aimed to systematically characterize the angioarchitecture of TDS in bAVMs, focusing on whether transdural feeders terminated within the nidus or connected directly to the draining vein. TDS prevalence and its associated clinical features were also investigated.

methodsThis retrospective study enrolled 521 patients (524 bAVMs) from 16 centers who underwent systematic six-vessel digital subtraction angiography. bAVMs were classified as nidus- or fistula-dominant. Angiography was evaluated with specific focus on the presence of TDS and the termination site of transdural feeders. TDS was classified as TDS-Nidus (fistulous point within the nidus) or TDS-DV (fistulous point at the draining vein wall).

resultsTDS was identified in 88 bAVMs (16.8%). The fistula-dominant type was more frequent in bAVMs with TDS (P < 0.01). Among TDS cases, 25 (28.4%) demonstrated TDS-DV. Fistula-dominant morphology was the only independent predictor of TDS-DV (P < 0.01). No significant differences in complete occlusion rates or modified Rankin Scale score after treatment were observed between the TDS-Nidus and TDS-DV groups. Older age (odds ratio [OR]: 1.04; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.02-1.06), larger nidus size (OR: 1.95; 95% CI: 1.60-2.42), occipital location (OR: 3.12; 95% CI: 1.28-7.62), eloquent area involvement (OR: 3.23; 95% CI: 1.61-6.50), and headache (OR: 2.85; 95% CI: 1.26-6.44) were independently associated with TDS.

conclusionTDS-DV was identified in 28% of bAVMs with TDS and was strongly associated with fistula-dominant morphology. Recognition of this angioarchitectural pattern may facilitate angiographic characterization of bAVMs with TDS.

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Brain arteriovenous malformationsDraining veinFistulous pointNidusTransdural supply

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