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Clinical Neurology
Faisal Albader, Nicolas Serratrice, Kaissar Farah, Stephane Fuentes
Summary: In this article, a mini-invasive surgical (MIS) obliteration method called Mast Quadrant (TM) system is described for the treatment of spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (d-AVF). The indications, advantages, and limitations of the method are discussed, and a step-by-step description of the procedure is provided.
ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA
(2022)
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Yinqing Wang, Yongjie Ma, Chengbin Yang, Xiahe Huang, Kun Yang, Fei Lan, Jingxuan Fu, Zihao Song, An Tian, Yueshan Feng, Tianqi Tu, Haifeng Li, Tao Hong, Yingchun Wang, Hongqi Zhang
Summary: This study identified C4BPA and C1QA as potential biomarkers for the diagnosis of SDAVF, and revealed that complement pathway activation might be one of the molecular mechanisms for venous hypertension myelopathy.
JOURNAL OF NEUROINFLAMMATION
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Wenlong Xu, Ming Ye, Liyong Sun
Summary: Spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (SDAVF) is the most common vascular malformation of the spine, but can be difficult to diagnose due to subtle magnetic resonance imaging signs. In this case study, we present a patient with SDAVF and syringomyelia of the thoracic spinal cord, and hypothesize that the fistula may cause intramedullary fluid accumulation leading to syrinx formation.
NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
Junjie Zhao, Yagmur Esemen, Neil Rane, Ramesh Nair
Summary: This article reports a rare case of intracranial subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by cervical spinal dural fistula. The patient was treated under multidisciplinary team care and made a full recovery with no neurological defects or complications. The experience shared in this case might help improve the diagnosis and management protocol for similar conditions in future patients.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2021)
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Surgery
Giovanni Giulio Vercelli, Massimiliano Minardi, Mauro Bergui, Francesco Zenga, Diego Garbossa, Fabio Cofano
Summary: Spinal dural arteriovenous fistula is a heterogeneous group of vascular malformation that often leads to severe neurological deficits due to progressive myelopathy. Surgical treatment is considered the best option, with a lower risk of relapse compared to endovascular procedures.
FRONTIERS IN SURGERY
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
Ran Harel, Gil Kimchi, Gal Yaniv, David Orion, Nachshon Knoller
Summary: SDAVFs should be treated promptly after diagnosis. In cases with high suspicion for SDAVF with occult or misleading angiography findings, spinal exploration should be pursued with no delay. Indocyanine green-assisted microscopic angiography may contribute to exploratory spine surgery for SDAVF closure.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2021)
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Neurosciences
Kuntal K. Das, Bhawan Nangarwal, Jaskaran S. Gosal, Kamlesh S. Bhaisora, Rahul Srinivasan, Arun K. Srivastava
Summary: This study presents a surgical video of spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (SDAVF) to demonstrate the operative nuances and effectiveness. The results indicate that surgery is a simple, effective, and cost-effective treatment option for SDAVF.
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Clinical Neurology
Ching-Jen Chen, Thomas J. Buell, Dale Ding, Ridhima Guniganti, Akash P. Kansagra, Giuseppe Lanzino, Waleed Brinjikji, Louis Kim, Michael R. Levitt, Isaac Josh Abecassis, Diederik Bulters, Andrew Durnford, W. Christopher Fox, Adam J. Polifka, Bradley A. Gross, Minako Hayakawa, Colin P. Derdeyn, Edgar A. Samaniego, Sepideh Amin-Hanjani, Ali Alaraj, Amanda Kwasnicki, J. Marc C. van Dijk, Adriaan R. E. Potgieser, Robert M. Starke, Stephanie Chen, Junichiro Satomi, Yoshiteru Tada, Adib Abla, Ryan R. L. Phelps, Rose Du, Rosalind Lai, Gregory J. Zipfel, Jason P. Sheehan
Summary: Intervention for low-grade intracranial dAVFs achieves superior obliteration rates compared to conservative management, but it fails to improve neurological or functional outcomes. Our findings do not support the routine treatment of low-grade dAVFs.
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Surgery
Stefan Aspalter, Wolfgang Senker, Christian Radl, Martin Aichholzer, Kathrin Aufschnaiter-Hiessboeck, Clemens Leitner, Nico Stroh, Wolfgang Trutschnig, Andreas Gruber, Harald Stefanits
Summary: This study reviewed 187 patients who underwent degenerative lumbar spinal surgery using minimally invasive spinal fusions techniques and found that the rate of ADTs was 11.764%. ADTs were more frequent in cases of previous surgery. The study suggests that MAST provides a certain level of protection in reducing ADTs.
FRONTIERS IN SURGERY
(2021)
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Clinical Neurology
Klearchos Psychogios, Magoufis Georgios, Apostolos Safouris, Odysseas Kargiotis, Andrikopoulou Athina, Lina Palaiodimou, Maria Chondrogianni, Eleni Bakola, Georgios Tsivgoulis
Summary: Neurovascular sonography serves as a valuable tool for screening and follow-up of dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs) in the transverse sinuses/sigmoid sinuses. This case report presents a rare case of bilateral dAVFs diagnosed through neurovascular ultrasonography, which was subsequently confirmed by further imaging. The findings highlight the importance of neurovascular sonography in the diagnosis of dAVFs in the transverse sinuses/sigmoid sinuses.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2023)
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Surgery
Dawn Jung, Hassaan Bari, Ho Kyoung Hwang, Woo Jung Lee, Chang Moo Kang
Summary: This study compares the short-term and long-term outcomes of minimally invasive central pancreatectomy (MI-CP) and minimally invasive spleen-preserving subtotal distal pancreatectomy (MI-SpSTDP). It found that MI-CP is safe and effective in preserving endocrine and exocrine functions in the treatment of benign or borderline tumors located at the neck or proximal body of the pancreas.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
Mingtao Luo, Jin Li, Cong Wu, Min He
Summary: The study found that the extent of spinal edema on preoperative MRI is significantly correlated with the severity of preoperative spinal neurological dysfunction in patients with SDAVFs. Patients with >= 5 vertebral levels of spinal edema had significantly greater preoperative spinal neurological dysfunction. Importantly, patients who experienced a >= 50% reduction in spinal edema on 3-month postoperative MRI demonstrated significant improvement in spinal neurological function 1 year after surgery.
ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Kun Hou, Ying Song, Yunbao Guo, Jinlu Yu
Summary: Extensive venous congestive encephalopathy (EVCE) can occur in brain arteriovenous malformations (BAVMs) and dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs), with unique clinical and imaging features. Diagnosis requires attention to delayed circulation time and venous characteristics, while prompt treatment, usually with endovascular treatment, is recommended to address the condition in a timely manner.
ACTA NEUROLOGICA BELGICA
(2022)
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Pediatrics
Chan-Lin Chu, Yu-Jen Lu, Tsong-Hai Lee, Shih-Ming Jung, Yu-Cheng Chu, Ho-Fai Wong
Summary: Spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (SDAVF) occurring in adolescents is rare, and the concomitant presence with nodular fasciitis is even rarer.
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Clinical Neurology
Jacob L. Goldberg, Ibrahim Hussain, Fabian Sommer, Roger Haertl, Eric Elowitz
Summary: Strong forces are driving the advancement of minimally invasive spinal surgery, but challenges such as limited training opportunities, steep learning curve, and high upfront costs persist. Through considering key factors and evolving technologies, minimally invasive surgeries are becoming even less invasive and safer, effectively shaping the future of minimally invasive spinal surgery.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2022)
