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01-10-2007 | Case Report

Two consecutive dural arteriovenous fistulae in a child: a case report of successful treatment with gamma knife radiosurgery

Authors: Hung-Chuan Pan, Jason Sheehan, Chuan-Fu Huang, Dar-Yu Yang

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 10/2007

Abstract

Introduction

The occurrence of dural arteriovenous fistulae in children is quite rare. Endovascular embolization is typically the first line treatment. In general, Gamma Knife radiosurgery is used as adjuvant treatment and seldom performed as the first line treatment in children.

Discussion

We report a case of a 27-month-old girl who presented with an initial dural arteriovenous fistula (AVF) located at anterior base of the left middle cranial fossa. She subsequently developed another dural AVF over the left transverse-sigmoid sinus region 2 years later.

Conclusion

Both fistulae were successfully obliterated with Gamma Knife radiosurgery.

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Title: Two consecutive dural arteriovenous fistulae in a child: a case report of successful treatment with gamma knife radiosurgery
Authors: Hung-Chuan Pan
Jason Sheehan
Chuan-Fu Huang
Dar-Yu Yang
Publication date: 01-10-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Child's Nervous System / Issue 10/2007
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-007-0363-0

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Two consecutive dural arteriovenous fistulae in a child: a case report of successful treatment with gamma knife radiosurgery

Abstract

Introduction

Discussion

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Introduction

Discussion

Conclusion

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