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Published in: Clinical Neuroradiology 2/2019

Open Access 01-06-2019 | Original Article

Endovascular Treatment of Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas of the Anterior or Posterior Condylar Vein

A Cadaveric and Clinical Study and Literature Review

Authors: V. Hellstern, M. Aguilar-Pérez, S. Schob, P. Bhogal, M. AlMatter, P. Kurucz, A. Grimm, H. Henkes

Published in: Clinical Neuroradiology | Issue 2/2019

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Abstract

Dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVF) involving the anterior and posterior condylar vein at the skull base are rare but important to recognize. Due to the highly variable anatomy of the venous system of the skull base, detailed anatomical knowledge is essential for correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment of these lesions. In this report we review the normal anatomy of the condylar veins and describe rare and, to our knowledge, not previously reported anatomical variants. We also highlight the treatment modalities for these lesions with focus on the endovascular transvenous occlusion based on four consecutive cases from our center.
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Metadata
Title
Endovascular Treatment of Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas of the Anterior or Posterior Condylar Vein
A Cadaveric and Clinical Study and Literature Review
Authors
V. Hellstern
M. Aguilar-Pérez
S. Schob
P. Bhogal
M. AlMatter
P. Kurucz
A. Grimm
H. Henkes
Publication date
01-06-2019
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Clinical Neuroradiology / Issue 2/2019
Print ISSN: 1869-1439
Electronic ISSN: 1869-1447
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00062-018-0669-1

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