Journal of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology of Shandong University ›› 2025, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (6): 1-7.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1673-3770.0.2024.415

• Lateral Skull Base Surgery Cross-Disciplinary Integration •    

Features and treatment of lateral skull base dural arteriovenous fistulae

CHAO Bo1, SU Youle1, GUO Ruoyu1, FU Jiayue1, LYU Xianli2   

  1. 1. Department of Neurosurgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010030, Inner Mongolia, China2. Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital / Shool of Clinical Medicine Tsinghua Medicine University, Beijing 102218, China
  • Published:2025-11-19

Abstract: As a rare type of intracranial vascular malformation, lateral skull base dural arteriovenous fistula(DAVF)has a unique anatomical location and complex hemodynamic characteristics, which makes its clinical manifestations diverse and its treatment difficult. In this study, we retrospectively analyzed the literature reports and clinical cases of lateral skull base DAVF at home and abroad in recent years, and systematically summarized the characteristics of this disease in terms of imaging manifestations, hemodynamic changes, clinical symptoms, and other aspects. On this basis, the indications, operation techniques and efficacy assessment of endovascular intervention were discussed, aiming to provide a scientific basis for clinical decision-making. It also provides ideas and directions for future basic research and clinical treatment innovation of lateral skull base DAVF.

Key words: Lateral skull base, Dural arteriovenous fistulae, Embolization, Intracranial vascular malformation, Hemodynamics

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  • R651.12
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