| Literature DB >> 26308245 |
I Wanke1,2, D A Rüfenacht3.
Abstract
Acquired arteriovenous malformations, such as is the case with dural arteriovenous fistulae (DAVF), are the consequence of a pathological new arterial ingrowth into venous spaces that reaches directly the venous lumen, without interposition of a capillary network, thereby creating an AV-shunt.The following concise text will provide elements in regards to diagnosis, indication for treatment discussion and choice of endovascular treatment (EVT) method.Entities:
Keywords: Acquired vascular malformation; Dural arteriovenous fistula; Dural sinus thrombosis; Endovascular treatment; Venous hypertension
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26308245 DOI: 10.1007/s00062-015-0449-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Neuroradiol ISSN: 1869-1439 Impact factor: 3.649