[Neuroendoscope-assisted surgical treatment of spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To study the utility of neuroendoscope-assisted surgery in the treatment of spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas.

METHODS:

From November 2008 to November 2010, 8 cases of spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas underwent neuroendoscope-assisted surgical treatment by a hemilaminectomy approach. Retrospective analyses were performed for their clinical manifestations, imaging findings, surgical approaches, postoperative recovery and follow-up profiles.

RESULTS:

All were of single fistula. Under the assistance of neuroendoscope, the fistulas were found intra-operatively and the draining veins disconnected successfully. The results of post-operative angiography showed the disappearance of all draining veins. After a follow-up period of 3 - 35 months, 2 cases became asymptomatic, 5 cases improved obviously and 1 case had no change.

CONCLUSION:

Neuroendoscope-assisted surgery is mini-invasive, safe and effective in the treatment of spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas.

• Authors: Ning Yang, Dong-hai Wang, Shuo Xu, Xin-yu Wang, Peng Zhao, Xue-en Li, Yu-quan Jiang, Xin-gang Li
• Journal: Zhonghua yi xue za zhi (Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi) Vol. 91 Issue 27 Pg. 1914-6 (Jul 19 2011) ISSN: 0376-2491 [Print] China
• PMID: 22093848 (Publication Type: Evaluation Study, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations (surgery)
• Female
• Humans
• Laminectomy (methods)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Neuroendoscopes
• Retrospective Studies