scholarly journals Cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistula accessed through a straightened superficial temporal vein

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 634
Author(s):  
Teishiki Shibata ◽  
Yusuke Nishikawa ◽  
Takumi Kitamura ◽  
Mitsuhito Mase

Background: Transvenous embolization through the inferior petrosal sinus (IPS) is the most common treatment procedure for cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistula (CSDAVF). When the IPS is inaccessible or the CSDAVF cannot be treated with transvenous embolization through the IPS, the superficial temporal vein (STV) is used as an alternative access route. However, the approach through the STV is often challenging because of its tortuous and abruptly angulated course. We report a case of recurrent CSDAVF which was successfully treated using a chronic total occlusion (CTO)-dedicated guidewire and by straightening the STV. Case Description: A 63-year-old woman was diagnosed with CSDAVF on examination for oculomotor and abducens nerve palsy. She was initially treated with transvenous embolization through the IPS. However, CSDAVF recurred, and transvenous embolization was performed through the STV. A microcatheter could not be navigated because of the highly meandering access route through the STV. By inserting a CTO-dedicated guidewire into the microcatheter, the STV was straightened and the microcatheter could be navigated into a shunted pouch of the CS. Finally, complete occlusion of the CSDAVF was achieved. Conclusion: If an access route is highly meandering, the approach can be facilitated by straightening the access route with a CTO-dedicated guidewire.

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Atsushi Tsukada ◽  
Kiyoyuki Yanaka ◽  
Kazuhiro Nakamura ◽  
Nobuyuki Takahashi ◽  
Kuniyuki Onuma ◽  
...  

BACKGROUND Extracranial arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are rare clinical entities and on rare occasions cause neurological symptoms. The authors report a case of an extracranial pterygoid AVM and a subsequent contralateral cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistula (dAVF) presenting with abducens nerve palsy. OBSERVATIONS An 80-year-old woman was referred to the authors’ hospital with left abducens nerve palsy followed by right ophthalmalgia. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed abnormal vessel staining in the left pterygoid and the right inferior petrosal sinus (IPS). Cerebral angiography revealed a left pterygoid AVM draining into the right IPS via the cavernous sinus (CS). A dAVF in the right CS was also revealed. The right ophthalmalgia disappeared spontaneously, and, 4 months later, the left abducens nerve palsy also disappeared after conservative management. Follow-up MRI showed spontaneous regression of the AVM and dAVF. The disappearance of the dAVF was considered to be due to spontaneous regression of the left pterygoid AVM and the consequent decrease in venous pressure of the CS, and the symptoms eventually disappeared. LESSONS The authors treated an extremely rare case of extracranial AVM with dramatic changes in vascular structure and symptoms. Understanding of the pathophysiology between symptoms and dynamic changes in the vascular structure is essential for providing the appropriate treatment.


2008 ◽  
Vol 109 (2) ◽  
pp. 208-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuhiko Nishino ◽  
Yasushi Ito ◽  
Hitoshi Hasegawa ◽  
Bumpei Kikuchi ◽  
Junsuke Shimbo ◽  
...  

Object Transvenous embolization (TVE) for the treatment of a cavernous sinus (CS) dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) occasionally causes cranial nerve palsy (CNP). Overpacking of coils is considered to result in CNP. The purpose of this study was to analyze the association of TVE-induced CNP with the volume and location of coils activated in the CS. Methods Thirty-one patients with CS DAVFs (33 lesions) underwent TVE. Results Cranial nerve palsy occurred or was aggravated in 13 cases (39.4%; CNP group). The cumulative volume of activated coils was significantly greater in the CNP group (0.241 ± 0.172 cm3) than in the non-CNP group (0.119 ± 0.075 cm3; p < 0.05). Of those lesions with > 0.2 cm3 of coil volume, 77.8% showed immediate aggravation or a new occurrence of CNP after TVE. Five lesions treated with a smaller volume of coils showed a delayed worsening or occurrence of CNP. In cases with induced oculomotor nerve palsy, coils had been densely packed in the superolateral part of the anterior CS. Dense packing in the lateral portion of the posterior CS frequently induced abducent nerve palsy. Although patients harboring lesions with a greater coil volume required a longer recovery time, newly developed or aggravated CNP, related to 84.6% of the lesions, resolved completely. Conclusions The cumulative volume and specific locations of coils in the CS correlated with TVE-induced CNP. Overpacking appeared to be the predominant cause of CNP; however, for CNP in cases involving smaller coil volumes, an alternative mechanism may be involved.


2007 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 353-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Kato ◽  
H. Ishihara ◽  
H. Nakayama ◽  
M. Fujii ◽  
H. Fujisawa ◽  
...  

We describe the treatment and follow-up clinical symptoms and angiographic results in patients with dural arteriovenous fistula of the cavernous sinus treated by transvenous embolization (TVE). We have treated eight cases of dural arteriovenous fistula of the cavernous sinus by multi-staged TVE in two cases and TVE with sinus packing in six and three of six cases were treated with a combination of transarterial embolization. Multi-staged TVE was performed by occlusion from dangerous drainage veins to the cavernous sinus on several occasions. Angiographical results showed disappearance or reduction of the arteriovenous shunt in all cases. Six patients presented with ophthalmic symptoms and two had tinnitus. Six cases had complete disappearance of clinical symptoms after treatment. There was a deterioration of ocular movement in one patient treated by TVE with sinus packing. Multi-staged TVE was performed to reduce the coil volume for the packing of the cavernous sinus in two cases without cranial nerve palsy. Embolization, especially multi-staged TVE, was considered a good treatment to occlude arteriovenous shunts at the cavernous sinus without cranial nerve complications.


2017 ◽  
Vol 98 ◽  
pp. 880.e5-880.e8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenji Fukutome ◽  
Ichiro Nakagawa ◽  
Hun Soo Park ◽  
Takeshi Wada ◽  
Yasushi Motoyama ◽  
...  

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 286-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Pei ◽  
S. Huai-Zhang ◽  
X. Shan-Cai ◽  
G. Cheng ◽  
Z. Di

We describe a patient with dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) treated with Onyx-18 who developed isolated hypoglossal nerve palsy. This is the first case of isolated hypoglossal nerve palsy caused by Onyx-18 embolization. This complication suggests that over embolization with Onyx-18 in the treatment of hypoglossal canal DAVFs should be avoided, and transvenous embolization may be safer. Furthermore, prednisolone therapy should be carried out in the prophase of nerve palsy.


2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 1268
Author(s):  
Prasert Iampreechakul ◽  
Korrapakc Wangtanaphat ◽  
Punjama Lertbutsayanukul ◽  
Yodkhwan Wattanasen ◽  
Somkiet Siriwimonmas

2005 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 180-186
Author(s):  
Masato OHKI ◽  
Takamasa KAYAMA ◽  
Yasuaki KOKUBO ◽  
Shinjiro SAITO ◽  
Rei KONDO ◽  
...  

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