Surgical management of a pial arteriovenous fistula with giant varix in an infant.
Neurol India
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2006 Dec; 54(4): 434-6
Article
in English
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| ID: sea-121165
ABSTRACT
A seven-month-old infant presented with a generalized seizure. The radiological evaluation revealed a large arteriovenous fistula in the left sylvian region. The fistula connected the left middle cerebral artery and the vein of Trolard. A giant varix was present at the venous end. The child underwent craniotomy, complete disconnection of the fistula and excision of the varix. Except for recurrent seizures, which were eventually controlled on anticonvulsants, the child's neurological development has been good on long-term follow-up of three years. Pial arteriovenous fistulae are rare intracranial vascular malformations. Though significant operative risks exist, they can be successfully managed surgically with good long-term prognosis.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Varicose Veins
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Vascular Surgical Procedures
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Cerebral Veins
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Humans
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Male
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Cerebral Angiography
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Arteriovenous Fistula
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Neurosurgical Procedures
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Infant
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Neurol India
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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