Delayed complication after embolotherapy of a vertebral arteriovenous fistula: spinal cord ischemia

J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2010 Mar;21(3):392-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jvir.2009.11.008.

Abstract

Previous reports suggest a generally successful experience with embolotherapy of vertebral arteriovenous fistulas of the neck. However, potential complications do exist, as shown by this report documenting spinal cord ischemia secondary to compromise of a dominant spinal artery arising from the proximal aspect of the right vertebral artery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / therapy*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Ischemia / diagnosis*
  • Ischemia / etiology*
  • Male
  • Spinal Cord / blood supply*
  • Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency / therapy*