Intracranial dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF)
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Intracranial dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF). These are abnormal vascular anastomoses. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathology
- These are abnormal vascular anastomoses
- They connect meningeal arteries and cortical veins or dural venous sinuses
- They are usually found within the dural leaflets around the venous sinuses
Typical locations
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Associated disorders
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Demographic features
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Haemorrhagic features
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Features of venous hypertension
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Other features
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Treatment
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References
- Reynolds MR, Lanzino G, Zipfel GJ. Intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulae. Stroke 2017; 48:1424-1431.
- Tsai LK, Jeng JS, Liu HM, Wang HJ, Yip PK. Intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulas with or without cerebral sinus thrombosis: analysis of 69 patients. JNNP 2004; 75:1639-1641.
- Meila D, Schmidt C, Melber K, et al. Delayed and incomplete treatment may result in dural fistula development in children with Vein of Galen malformation. Interv Neuroradiol 2018; 24:82-87.
- Saliou G, Eyries M, Iacobucci M, et al. Clinical and genetic findings in children with central nervous system arteriovenous fistulas. Ann Neurol 2017; 82:972-980.
- Wilson M, Enevoldson P, Menezes B. Intracranial dural arteriovenous fistula. Pract Neurol 2008; 8:362-369.
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