Double-lumen balloon for Onyx® embolization via extracranial arteries in transverse sigmoid dural arteriovenous fistulas: initial experience.

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serval:BIB_91BCC90434E0
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Title
Double-lumen balloon for Onyx® embolization via extracranial arteries in transverse sigmoid dural arteriovenous fistulas: initial experience.
Journal
Acta neurochirurgica
Author(s)
Clarençon F., Di Maria F., Gabrieli J., Carpentier A., Pistochi S., Bartolini B., Zeghal C., Chiras J., Sourour N.A.
ISSN
0942-0940 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0001-6268
Publication state
Published
Issued date
10/2016
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
158
Number
10
Pages
1917-1923
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Transverse-sigmoid dural arteriovenous fistulas (TS DAVFs) can be challenging to treat by endovascular means. Indeed, a total cure of the fistula can only be achieved when complete occlusion of the fistulous point(s) is obtained by penetration of the embolic agent. However, in some cases, especially for transosseous branches from extracranial arteries like the occipital artery (OcA) or the superficial temporal artery (STA), such penetration is usually poor, leading to major proximal reflux and incomplete fistula obliteration. We present three cases of embolization in two patients with TS DAVF through the OcA and/or the STA with Onyx® using a double-lumen balloon (Microvention, Tustin, CA, USA). This technique allows the penetration of the embolic agent in the transosseous branches by forming a counter-pressure with the inflated balloon. This technique may be useful to achieve complete occlusion of TS DAVFs by endovascular means.

Keywords
Double lumen balloon, Dural arteriovenous fistula, Embolization, Occipital artery, Onyx(R), Superficial temporal artery, Transverse sinus
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