ABSTRACT
Objective To preliminarily discuss the efficacy and safety of balloon protection technique in venous sinus in the embolization of lateral sinus dural arteriovenous fistula.Methods FromDecember 2012 to August 2016,7 consecutive patients with lateral sinus dural arteriovenous fistula embolized with Onyx under the protection of venous sinus balloon were enrolled retrospectively. Their clinical data,imaging data,and follow-up results were analyzed.Results In 7 patients,the fistulas of 3 cases were located in the sigmoid sinus and the fistulas of 4 cases were located in the transverse sinus. Immediately after operation, 5 patients were embolized completely and 2 were embolized mostly. All balloon protected venous sinuses maintained patency. Seven patients were followed up clinically and the follow-up time was 6-43 months. No new neurological deficits were observed. All 7 patients received whole DSA reexamination and the follow-up time was 6-11 months. It is suggested that 5 patients were completely cured,among them,the venous sinuses were patent in 4 cases,the venous sinus was occluded in 1 case;the fistula was stable and venous sinus patency in 1 case;and 1 had newly complicated venous sinus occlusion.Conclusion At the same time of embolization of the fistulas,the dural arteriovenous fistulas were embolized under the protection of venous sinus balloon. It could maintain long-term patency of venous sinus and be conductive to maintaining the stability of the embolization effect.
