Dural Cavernous Sinus Fistulas: Diagnosis and Endovascular Therapy (Medical Radiology) 2010th Edition (2010) by Goetz Benndorf PDF

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Dural cavernous sinus fistulas (DCSFs) are benign vascular diseases consisting in an arteriovenous shunt at the cavernous sinus that if misdiagnosed can lead to potentially serious ophthalmologic complications. This volume provides a complete guide to the diagnosis and minimal invasive treatment of DCSFs. After sections on anatomy and classification, etiology and pathogenesis of DCSFs, the symptomatology of the disease is described in detail. The role of modern imaging techniques in the diagnosis of DCSFs is then addressed. Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) remains the gold standard for clinical decision-making; here, full consideration is given to both, conventional 2D DSA and rotational 3D angiography. Recent technological advances in this field such as Dual Volume (DV) imaging and angiographic computed tomography (ACT) are considered as well. Due attention is further paid to the use of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound. Finally, the therapeutic management of DCSFs with emphasis on various transvenous occlusion techniques are discussed in depth. This well-illustrated volume will be invaluable to all who may encounter DCSF in their clinical practice.

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⭐Textbook: Dural Cavernous Sinus FistulasReviewer: Joseph J Grenier MD PhDThis textbook is clearly the best book or monograph ever written concerning the history, etiology, pathophysiology, radiology, management, and neurosurgical treatment of carotid cavernous sinus fistulas and dural arteriovenous malformations. Initially, the author does a great job in describing the neurological history and background of CCFs. The treatment involves embolization, or possibly induced coil thrombosis of the relevant vessels. The frank proptosis, the dilation of the retina and ophthalmic vein is accounted for. Next, the author describes the chief players who were responsible in neurology/neurosurgery history that did so well in establishing the treatment for these very difficult and rare pathologies which usually result from trauma to the head and or eye/head. There are several chapters on the radiography, and surgical angiography of these lesions. The catheters and coils used in treatment are discussed in multiple chapters. The tail end of the book goes into alternative treatments including vasoconstrictors and induced hypotension. This book is made for angiographers, neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroophthalmologists, and any student or physician interested in neurology & neurosurgery.