Republished: Spinal arteriovenous malformation without endovascular arterial access: is a combined neurosurgical approach and direct venous puncture an option?

J Neurointerv Surg. 2020 May;12(5):e4. doi: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2019-015268.rep. Epub 2020 Mar 17.

Abstract

This case report describes a combined neurosurgical and endovascular approach for the treatment of a conus medullaris arteriovenous malformation resulting in considerable improvement in the patient's neurological condition (modified Rankin Scale score 2).

Keywords: arteriovenous malformation; liquid embolic material; spinal cord; spine; technique.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adhesives / administration & dosage
  • Adult
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnostic imaging
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / therapy*
  • Combined Modality Therapy / methods
  • Endovascular Procedures*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / methods*
  • Punctures / methods*
  • Spinal Cord / abnormalities*
  • Spinal Cord / blood supply*
  • Spinal Cord / diagnostic imaging

Substances

  • Adhesives