Radiosurgery for dural arterio-venous fistulas: a review.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-1-2013
Abstract
Dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs) are vascular lesions involving direct connections between intracranial dural arteries and venous sinuses. The goal of treatment of these vascular lesions is to alleviate symptoms and prevent future hemorrhage. While endovascular embolization remains the primary method of treatment and obliteration of dAVF recently, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has been used as a treatment modality in select dAVF either alone or in conjunction with endovascular embolization. Considering recent studies examining dAVFs natural history and possible therapeutic interventions, the authors provide a concise review of the literature and discuss the indications, efficacy, and safety of SRS in the management of dAVFs.
Volume
115
Issue
5
First Page
512
Last Page
516
ISSN
1872-6968
Published In/Presented At
Dalyai, R. T., Ghobrial, G., Chalouhi, N., Dumont, A. S., Tjoumakaris, S., Gonzalez, L. F., Rosenwasser, R., & Jabbour, P. (2013). Radiosurgery for dural arterio-venous fistulas: a review. Clinical neurology and neurosurgery, 115(5), 512–516. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clineuro.2013.01.020
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
23481896
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article