Occipital approach for treatment of arteriovenous malformation of the vertebral artery by balloon occlusion
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The successful treatment of a congenital vertebral fistula with the balloon catheter occlusion technique is reported. A new approach is presented (the occipital approach), based upon the pathological enlargement of the second intervertebral space anastomosis between occipital and vertebral arteries.
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Arteriovenous fistula Vertebral artery Occipital artery Balloon occlusion, AV malformationPreview
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