Abstract
Spinal arteriovenous malformations (SAVMs) are rare and under-diagnosed entities. If untreated, SAVMs can lead to progressive spinal cord myelopathy. The diversion of arterial blood through dorsal and/or medullary veins can lead to a vascular steal phenomena often accompanying highflow lesions, or venous hypertension and congestion which ultimately reduces intramedullary blood flow in lower flow malformations1. Therefore, timely diagnosis and a precise understanding of these lesions can determine surgical strategies and prevent delays in treatment.
Recommended Citation
Campbell, Peter; Tartaglino, lisa; Dayoub, Hayan; Jabbour, Pascal MD; Dumont, Aaron; Gonzalez, L. Fernando; Rosenwasser MD, Robert H.; and Tjoumakaris, Stavropoula
(2011)
"Emerging Clinical Imaging Techniques for Spinal Arteriovenous Malformations,"
JHN Journal: Vol. 6:
Iss.
1, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29046/JHNJ.006.1.006
Available at:
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/jhnj/vol6/iss1/4
