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 acomplete 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 rotational3D 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, magneticresonance imaging and ultrasound. A complete guide to the diagnosis and treatment of dural cavernous sinus fistula Includes sections on anatomy, etiology and pathogenesis Explains the role of the most modern imaging techniques Discusses the various transvenous techniques for successful endovascular treatment Contains many informative illustrations, some in color INDICE: Introduction.- Anatomy of the Cavernous Sinus: Osseous Anatomy.- Dura Mater.-Vascular Anatomy.- Cranial Nerves.- Classification of Cavernous Sinus Fistulas (CSF) and Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas (DAVF). - Etiology and Pathogenesis of Dural Cavernous Sinus Fistulas (DCSF).- Neuroophthalmology: Extraorbital Ocular Symptoms.- Orbital Pain.- Orbital Symptoms.- Other Neurological Symptoms.- Radiological diagnosis of DSCF: Imaging Techniques (CT, MRI, US).- Conventional Intraarterial Angiography (CA).- Hemodynamic Considerations: General Hemodynamic Aspects.- Hemodynamics in DCSF.- Treatment of DSCF: Conservative Treatment.- Manual Compression.-Spontaneous Thrombosis.- Surgical Treatmentand Radiotherapy.- Endovascular Treatment.- Subject Index.
- ISBN: 978-3-540-00818-7
- Editorial: Springer Distribution Center GmbH
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 350
- Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés