Interventional treatment of dural arteriovenous fistula / 中华外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVES</b>To summarize the characteristics of interventional treatment of dural arteriovenous fistulae (DAVFs) and improve clinical curative effects.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The clinical data from 135 patients with DAVFs were analyzed retrospectively.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Seventy-four patients were cured, 53 were significantly improved, 8 unchange, and 1 died of intracranial haemorrhage.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Clinical presentations and prognosis of DAVF depend on the types of venous drainage. Compression of the affected carotid artery and endovascular embolization are safe and effective.</p>