Dive into the cutting-edge realm of vascular neurosurgery with our latest blog post on the innovative approach to treating radicular arteriovenous fistula at the craniocervical junction through transarterial embolization.
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Transarterial embolization of radicular arteriovenous fistula at the craniocervical junction.
Lee et al., Radiol Case Rep 2024
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2024.01.053
Ho-ho-ho! Gather around, my dear friends, for I have a tale to tell, not of reindeers and elves, but of a rare and curious condition known as the Craniocervical Junction Arteriovenous Fistula (CCJ AVF). Imagine, if you will, a place not at the North Pole, but deep within the human body, where blood vessels meet in an unusual way, much like unexpected guests arriving at a Christmas party.
Our story begins with a 69-year-old gentleman, not unlike myself in age, though perhaps less inclined to wear a red suit and boots. This man found himself in quite the predicament, presenting with what the medical elves call a subarachnoid hemorrhage, primarily in the posterior cranial fossa, a place as hidden and mysterious as my own workshop.
Using a magical tool known as digital subtraction angiography, the medical team discovered a radicular CCJ AVF with varix, a twist in the tale as surprising as finding two stockings hung by the chimney with care when you were certain there was only one. The decision was made to embark on a journey of transarterial embolization, using a special potion known as n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate, on day 17 after the onset of his adventure. And would you believe it? The procedure was as successful as delivering presents to all the good children in one night!
Now, my dear friends, the path through the neurovascular anatomy of CCJ AVF is as complicated as navigating a sleigh through a blizzard. Yet, this tale reminds us that with a detailed understanding of the angioarchitecture and a selective endovascular procedure, even the most challenging conditions can be treated, much like how understanding each child’s wish ensures the right toy is delivered to the right home.
So, as we close this chapter, let us remember that while direct surgery for CCJ AVF is often seen as the preferred route, much like taking the reindeer on Christmas Eve, endovascular treatment, with its careful planning and execution, can also lead to a merry outcome. And with that, I wish you all a season filled with health, happiness, and a touch of medical magic. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!