Observation and nursing for cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistula after embolization with coil and ONYX glue / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the experiences in observation and nursing care during perioperative period of cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistulas(DAVFS) embolized with coil and ONYX glue. Methods In the course of the operation,17 cases of cavernous sinus DAVFS were treated with psychological nursing, perioperation disease observation and complications preventive nursing. Results All patients with DAVFS could be embolized successfully using interventional techniques and without complications. Conclusions The therapeutic method of embolizing cavernous sinus DAVFS with coil and ONYX glue is secure and cost-effective.The key steps of the patients convalescence lie in comprehensive perioperative nursing,observing symptoms carefully and preventing complications.