ISSN:
1432-1920
Keywords:
Myelography
;
spinal cord angiography
;
spinal cord arteriovenous malformation
;
spinal cord
;
spinal veins
;
chronic myelopathy
;
embolization
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The authors report a new case of intraspinal extra-medullary meningeal arteriovenous fistula draining through medullary veins. Discovered in a 33-year-old black man suffering from a cauda equina syndrome, this malformation suspected in myelography was confirmed by a selective angiographic procedure of both internal iliac arteries. This investigation specified the sacral site of the fistula as well as its feeding arteries from several branches of the left and right internal iliac arteries and its posterior and intra-meningeal venous medullary drainage. An embolization procedure followed by a surgical approach and a second embolization session brought a fair improvement to this young patient who could walk again. The acquired traumatic origin of the fistula is discussed for this patient who had been previously operated at his L5-S1 level.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00344494
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