ABSTRACT
Objective: To investigate the safety and effectiveness of transvenous embolization of cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistula with Onxy or in combination with detachable coils. Methods: Twelve patients with cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistula treated by transvenous embolization from February 2007 to December 2010 were analyzed retrospectively. Ten patients were treated via the inferior petrosal sinus approach, 2 were treated via the vein-superior ophthalmic vein approach. Eight patients used Onyx alone, and 4 used Onxy in combination with detachable coils. Results: Circled digit oneAngiography showed complete occlusion in 10 patients immediately after treatment, small amount of residues remained in 2 patients. Six patients were cured with Onyx embolization alone, 2 were improved, 2 were cured with Onyx in combination with detachable coils embolization, and 2 were improved. The total effective rate was 100%, the total cure rate was 66.7%, and none of the patients worsened or died. Circled digit twoTwo patients had intraoperative bradycardia, 3 had postoperative orbital ache. Circled digit threeAll patients received clinical follow-up for 6 to 32 months and no recurrent and worsened were found. Conclusion: The clinical efficacy of transvenous embolization of cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistula with Onxy or in combination with detachable coils is effective and safe.