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Successful embolization of a giant perimedullary arteriovenous fistula of the cervical spine in a 6-year-old child

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Abstract

Case

We report a case of a 6-year-old boy with a giant perimedullary arteriovenous fistula of the cervical spine who presented with progressive tetraparesis.

Method

Transarterial glue embolization was performed and complete occlusion of the fistula was achieved.

Result

The patient’s symptoms resolved completely during the next year.

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  1. Department of Neurosurgery & Interventional Neuroradiology, Diagnostic & Therapeutic Center of Athens “HYGEIA”, Erythrou Stavrou 4, 15123, Marousi, Athens, Greece

    I. Ioannidis, N. Nasis & A. Andreou

  2. Department of Neurosurgery, Agia Sophia Children’s Hospital, Athens, Greece

    G. Sfakianos & P. Prodromou

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Ioannidis, I., Sfakianos, G., Nasis, N. et al. Successful embolization of a giant perimedullary arteriovenous fistula of the cervical spine in a 6-year-old child. Childs Nerv Syst 23, 1327–1330 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-007-0385-7

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