Long-term outcome after coil embolization of cavernous sinus arteriovenous fistulas.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Cranial nerve palsies are regularly observed in patients with arteriovenous fistulas of the cavernous sinus. The purpose of our study was to determine the long-term clinical outcome-with a special focus on extra-ocular muscular dysfunctions-in patients who had undergone endovascular treatment of a cavernous sinus fistula with detachable coils.

Materials and methods

Sixteen patients were recalled for an ophthalmoneurologic control examination (mean interval of 4.4 years). The mRS and the EQ-5D questionnaire were used for the description of general outcome. Age, duration of symptoms, character of the fistula (direct, dural), and coil volume were tested to assess their relevance for persistent symptoms.

Results

All patients displayed complete regre

SUBMITTER: Bink A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7965457 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature