Dural Arteriovenous Fistulae

Dural Arteriovenous Fistulae

Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment

Treatment

Treatment for dural arteriovenous fistulae (DAVF) depends on the blood vessels involved. In the last two decades, new endovascular techniques have been developed that effectively and safely treat DAVFs. This approach, called embolization, aims to reduce blood flow to the DAVF by obstructing surrounding blood vessels. During this procedure, the DAVF is filled with specially designed coils, glues or spheres, which plug its vessels. However, some DAVFs cannot be completely blocked with embolization and require surgery.

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated May 8, 2007