Abstract:Dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) are abnormal arteriovenous shunts located within the dura mater representing approximately 10 - 15 % of all arteriovenous shunts in the central nervous system. The aetiology of spontaneous DAVFs remains to be elucidated. The symptoms associated with DAVFs can be highly variable and dependent upon the direction of the blood flow, the amount of arteriovenous shunting and the specific location of the fistula. Considering the diversity of clinical presentation in the setting of… Show more
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