Urodynamic outcomes and prognostic determinants following endovascular treatment of spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The prognosis of untreated spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas (SDAVFs) is unfavorable. Current outcome scales used to assess the effect of surgery or endovascular treatment (EVT) rely largely on patient-reported symptoms and may underestimate actual impairment. Moreover, prognostic factors remain debated and conclusions in the literature are inconsistent.

Research question

The aim was to quantify urological outcomes after SDAVF embolization using specialized urodynamic testing, compare these objective findings with subjective outcomes derived from traditional scales, and identify prognostic factors associated with unfavorable clinical results.

Methods

In this single-center retrospective study, all patients underwent EVT as first-line therapy. Clinical st

SUBMITTER: Voldrich R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12796577 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature