Dural arteriovenous fistulae (DAVF) are a type of arteriovenous malformation (AVM) involving abnormal connections between the arteries in the head and the veins in the covering surrounding the brain, called the dura. This condition can result from a head trauma, infection, surgery or when blood clots form in the brain, called thrombosis. DAVFs have the potential to rupture, leading to bleeding, called a hemorrhage, into or around the brain.

At UCSF Medical Center, our Neurovascular Disease and Stroke Center is recognized as one of the world's leaders in diagnosing and treating DAVFs. Our team includes neurologists, neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists who work together to design the best possible treatment for you. We offer a wide range of treatments for DAVFs, including surgery and advanced endovascular techniques, called embolization.

For information or to make an appointment, please call:
Interventional Neuroradiology (415) 353-1863

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Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Children's Hospital.
Last updated November 1, 2009