Abstract:Background:
Spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (SDAVF) is the most frequent vascular malformation of the spine and accounts for approximately 70% of all vascular spinal malformations. In rare cases, SDAVF rupture and subsequent subarachnoid hemorrhage or intramedullary hematoma may occur. The aim of this article is to present a fatal case of SDAVF rupture after a Rathke’s cleft cyst (RCC) endoscopic resection.
Case Description:
An 80-year-old female was referred to our hospital with a clinical presentation… Show more
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