Keywords
dural distulae
multiple fistulae
arteriovenous fistulae
venous encephalopathy
multiple fistulae
arteriovenous fistulae
venous encephalopathy
How to Cite
Fernández-Abinader, J. A., Pagán-Rodríguez, A., Feliciano, C., & Rondón-Granados, H. (2019). Multimodal Endovascular approach in a Case of Multiple Dural Arteriovenous Fistulae. Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal, 38(3). Retrieved from https://prhsj.rcm.upr.edu/index.php/prhsj/article/view/1951
Abstract
Dural arteriovenous fistulae (DAVF) are vascular abnormalities in which arteriovenous shunts are contained in between the periosteal and meningeal lamellae of the dura matter. Rarely, multiple DAVF are diagnosed in a single patient; occurring in only about 8% of the diagnosed cases. We describe a rare presentation of DAVF in a patient with multiple DAVF, at 3 separate sites within the cranial cavity; associated with a medical history of two traumatic motor-vehicle accidents, total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR), and acquired aplastic anemia. We describe our approach in the treatment of this complex condition.
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