Imaging characteristics, misdiagnosis and microsurgical outcomes of patients with spinal dural arteriovenous fistula: a retrospective study of 32 patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (SDAVF) is an extremely rare spinal vascular malformation. As SDAVF exhibits no specific clinical manifestations nor diverse imaging results, it is easily misdiagnosed, resulting in delayed treatment and irreversible neurological damage. Most patients were initially misdiagnosed, but there were few reports on reducing misdiagnosis.

Methods

A total of 32 consecutive patients, who presented to our institution (Shanghai Deji Hospital) with SDAVF between June 2013 and January 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. Data were collected on demographics, clinical presentation, imaging findings, follow-up, and clinical outcomes. The Aminoff-Logue scale (ALS) was used to assess clinical outcomes.

Results

Of the 32 enrolled patients (3

SUBMITTER: Zhang HB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9403910 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature