Spinal dural arteriovenous fistula with supply from the lateral sacral artery-case report and review of literature-

J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2009 Feb;45(2):115-7. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2009.45.2.115. Epub 2009 Feb 28.

Abstract

The authors report a case of spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (SDAVF) that is supplied by a lateral sacral artery. A 73-year-old male presented with gait disturbance that had developed 3 years ago. Spinal magnetic resonance imaging suggested a possible SDAVF. Selective spinal angiography including the vertebral arteries and pelvic vessels showed the SDAVF fed by left lateral sacral artery. The patient was subsequently treated with glue embolization. Three days after the embolization procedure, his gait disturbance was much improved.

Keywords: Embolization; Lateral sacral artery; Spinal angiography; Spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (SDAVF).

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  • Case Reports