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Abstract Background and objectives: Dural arteriovenous fistulas are anomalous shunts between dural arterial and venous channels whose nidus is located between the dural leaflets. For those circumstances when invasive treatment is mandatory, endovascular techniques have grown to become the mainstay of practice, choice attributable to their reported safety and effectiveness. We describe the unique and rare case of a dural arteriovenous fistula treated by transarterial embolization and complicated by an intraventricular hemorrhage. We aim to emphasize some central aspects of the perioperative management of these patients in order to help improving the future approach of similar cases. Case report: A 59-year-old woman with a previously diagnosed Cognard Type IV dural arteriovenous fistula presented for transarterial embolization, performed outside the operating room, under total intravenous anesthesia. The procedure underwent without complications and the intraoperative angiography revealed complete obliteration of the fistula. In the early postoperative period, the patient presented with clinical signs of raised intracranial pressure attributable to a later diagnosed intraventricular hemorrhage, which conditioned placement of a ventricular drain, admission to an intensive care unit, cerebral vasospasm and a prolonged hospital stay. Throughout the perioperative period, there were no changes in the cerebral brain oximetry. The patient was discharged without neurological sequelae. Conclusion: Intraventricular hemorrhage may be a serious complication after the endovascular treatment of dural arteriovenous fistula. A close postoperative surveillance and monitoring allow an early diagnosis and treatment which increases the odds for an improved outcome.
Resumo Justificativa e objetivos: Fístulas arteriovenosas durais (FAVD) são comunicações anômalas entre os canais venosos e arteriais da dura-máter cujo centro está localizado entre os folhetos da dura-máter. Para as circunstâncias nas quais o tratamento invasivo é obrigatório, as técnicas endovasculares se tornaram os pilares da prática, escolha atribuível a relatos de sua segurança e eficácia. Descrevemos o caso único e raro de uma FAVD tratada por embolização transarterial (ETA) e complicada por uma hemorragia intraventricular (HIV). Nosso objetivo foi destacar alguns aspectos centrais do manejo perioperatório desses pacientes para ajudar a melhorar uma futura abordagem de casos semelhantes. Relato de caso: Paciente do sexo feminino, 59 anos, com diagnóstico prévio de FAVD tipo IV (Cognard), apresentou-se para ETA, realizada fora da sala de cirurgia soBanestesia venosa total. O procedimento transcorreu sem complicações, e a angiografia intraoperatória revelou obliteração completa da fístula. No período pós-operatório imediato, a paciente apresentou sinais clínicos de aumento da pressão intracraniana (PIC) atribuíveis a uma HIV posteriormente diagnosticada, o que condicionou a colocação de um dreno ventricular, internação em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI), vasoespasmo cerebral e internação hospitalar prolongada. Durante todo o período perioperatório, não houve alterações na oximetria cerebral. A paciente recebeu alta sem sequelas neurológicas. Conclusão: HIV pode ser uma complicação grave após o tratamento endovascular de FAVD. A observação e o monitoramento cuidadosos no pós-operatório permitem o diagnóstico precoce e o tratamento que aumenta as chances de um resultado melhor.
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Humans , Female , Cerebral Hemorrhage/etiology , Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations/therapy , Embolization, Therapeutic/adverse effects , Oximetry/methods , Angiography/methods , Embolization, Therapeutic/methods , Anesthesia, Intravenous , Length of Stay , Middle AgedABSTRACT
El mielomeningocele es una malformación congénita por defecto del cierre del tubo neural, se produce en las primeras semanas de crecimiento intrauterino. Consiste en una masa quística que incluye tejido nervioso y meninges, acompañadas de una fusión incompleta de los arcos vertebrales. Produce severos daños neurales y puede asociarse a otras malformaciones. Su reparación, en las primeras horas de vida, es necesaria para evitar complicaciones que pueden comprometer la vida del niño o causar mayor discapacidad. Se reportó un caso de un recién nacido con diagnóstico de mielomeningocele fisurado, a nivel lumbar. Se intervino quirúrgicamente en las primeras 6 h de vida; se disecó el saco dural y se separaron las raíces, logrando el cierre completo de la duramadre. Se reparó la piel con afrontamiento de los bordes y adecuada cicatrización de la herida. Fue aplicada antibioticoterapia profiláctica con cefalosporina de tercera generación. El infante egresó a los 10 días de operado sin complicaciones neuroquirúgicas asociadas (AU).
Meningomyelocele is a congenital malformation by defect of neural tube closing, produced in the first weeks of intrauterine grow. It is a cystic mass that includes nervous tissues and meninges, together with an incomplete fusion of the vertebral arches. It produces severe neural damages and could be associated to other malformations. It is necessary to repair it during the first hours after birth to avoid complications that could compromise the child’s life or cause more disability. The case of a new-born child diagnosed with fissured meningomyelocele at the lumbar level is presented. He was operated in the first six hours after birth; the dural sac was dissected and the roots separated, reaching the complete dura mater closure. The skin was repaired with edges affronting and adequate wound healing. Prophylactic antibiotic therapy with third generation cephalosporin was applied. The child was discharged 10 days alter the surgery without associated neurosurgical complications (AU).
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Humans , Male , Infant, Newborn , Infant, Newborn/physiology , Meningomyelocele/surgery , Meningomyelocele/complications , Meningomyelocele/diagnosis , Meningomyelocele/epidemiology , Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations/surgery , Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations/mortality , Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations/therapy , Neural Tube/abnormalities , Spinal Cord/abnormalities , Folic Acid/geneticsABSTRACT
Dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) may have aggressive symptoms, especially if there is direct cortical venous drainage. We report our preliminary experience in transarterial embolization of DAVFs with direct cortical venous drainage (CVR) using Onyx®. METHOD: Nine patients with DAVFs with direct cortical venous drainage were treated: eight type IV and one type III (Cognard). Treatment consisted of transarterial embolization using Onyx-18®. Immediate post treatment angiographies, clinical outcome and late follow-up angiographies were studied. RESULTS: Complete occlusion of the fistula was achieved in all patients with only one procedure and injection in only one arterial pedicle. On follow-up, eight patients became free from symptoms, one improved and no one deteriorated. Late angiographies showed no evidence of recurrent DAVF. CONCLUSION: We recommend that transarterial Onyx® embolization of DAVFs with direct cortical venous drainage be considered as a treatment option, while it showed to be feasible, safe and effective.
As fistulas arteriovenosas durais (FAVDs) podem se manifestar com sintomas agressivos, especialmente se existe drenagem cortical direta. Relatamos nossa experiência preliminar na embolização transarterial de FAVDs com drenagem cortical direta usando Onyx®. MÉTODO: Nove pacientes com FAVDs com drenagem cortical direta foram tratados: oito do tipo IV e uma do tipo III (Cognard). O tratamento consistiu na embolização transarterial usando Onyx-18®. Angiografias imediatas pós-tratamento, evolução clínica e angiografias de controle tardias foram estudadas. RESULTADOS: A oclusão completa da fístula foi alcançada em todos pacientes através de um só procedimento e injeção em apenas um pedículo arterial. No seguimento, oito pacientes ficaram livres de sintomas, um melhorou e nenhum deteriorou. Angiografias tardias de controle não mostraram evidência de FAVD recorrente. CONCLUSÃO: Nós recomendamos que a embolização transarterial com Onyx® das FAVDs com drenagem cortical direta, seja considerada como uma opção terapêutica, uma vez que mostrou ser factível, segura e efetiva.
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Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations/therapy , Dimethyl Sulfoxide/therapeutic use , Embolization, Therapeutic/methods , Polyvinyls/therapeutic use , Cerebral Angiography , Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations , Drainage/methods , Follow-Up Studies , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
Background: Chronic foot ulcers could be a complication of traumatic arteriovenous (A-V) fistulation. We report a rare case of chronic foot ulcer and deformity resulting from arteriovenous fistula of the anterior tibial artery. Method: The clinical presentation and the outcome of treatment in a patient treated at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) Calabar are reported. The relevant literature on this subject matter is briefly reviewed. Result: A case of chronic foot ulcer and oedema secondary to traumatic arteriovenous fistula of the anterior tibial artery was managed by the authors at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. The diagnosis was mainly clinical as sophisticated equipment was not readily available and satisfactory healing was achieved by exploration; quadruple ligation; skin grafting and cast application. Conclusion: Prompt diagnosis and treatment of difficult cases should warrant sophisticated equipment to make diagnosis