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Peruvian Journal of Neurosurgery
Endovascular management of craniospinal junction arteriovenous fistula: Case report
JAFETH LIZANA T, GIUSEPPE ROJAS P, RODOLFO RODRIGUEZ V, WALTER DURAND C, GIANCARLO SAAL Z.
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ABSTRACT
Introduction: Craniocervical arteriovenous fistulas are rare entities. A high index of suspicious is required for its diagnosis. Surgery, embolization or both are available treatments.
Clinical case: Herein, we present the case of a young woman who presented with syncope. Additional studies revealed the presence of a craniocervical junction AVF. Endovascular treatment was performed in two opportunities achieving the obliteration of the fistulous communication.
Conclusion: Embolization is a safe and feasible treatment in cases of craniospinal AVFs, with good clinical and radiological results.
