Anticoagulation helps shrink giant venous lakes and arteriovenous fistulas in dural sinus malformation

Conclusions Anticoagulants may help to potentiate transarterial embolization in DSMs in babies by decreasing venous dilatation and reducing the remaining arteriovenous shunt, particularly the pial feeders. We did not observe recurrence of arteriovenous shunts after treatment, especially during anticoagulation treatment. Further studies are needed to support our findings.
Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tags: New devices New devices and techniques Source Type: research