May 6, 2022

Recognition of the variant type of spinal dural arteriovenous fistula: a rare but important consideration

Journal of neurosurgery. Spine
Sean T O'Reilly, Eef Jacobus Hendriks, Marie-Christine Brunet, Ze'ev Itsekson, Rabab Al Shahrani, Ronit Agid, Patrick Nicholson, Karel terBrugge, Ivan Radovanovic, Timo Krings
CONCLUSIONS: Recognition of the variant type of SDAVF is crucial for management, as correct localization of the fistulous point and bimetameric supply are critical for successful surgical disconnection, preventing delay in achieving definitive treatment.