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Case Reports
. 2017:2017:8386459.
doi: 10.1155/2017/8386459. Epub 2017 Apr 5.

Vertebral Arteriovenous Fistula: An Unwelcome Thrill

Matthew K Edwards  1 , Erica N Christenson  1 , Brian M Corliss  2 , Adam J Polifka  2 , Brandon R Allen  1
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Vertebral Arteriovenous Fistula: An Unwelcome Thrill

Matthew K Edwards et al. Case Rep Emerg Med. 2017.

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Abstract

Cervical vertebral AV fistulae are uncommon vascular lesions involving abnormal communication between the extradural vertebral artery and surrounding venous structures. We examine the case of a female evaluated in the emergency department with a vertebral AV fistula presenting classically as pulsatile tinnitus and later successfully treated with standard endovascular techniques. A discussion on the etiology, pathophysiology, and management of vertebral AV fistulae follows.

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(a) and (b) Preoperative vertebral angiogram right anterior oblique (a) and anteroposterior (b) views showing an arteriovenous fistula (indicated by arrow) at the level of C1, with no obstruction of the left vertebral artery. (c) Postoperative vertebral angiogram anteroposterior view shows no evidence of fistula.
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