Bahl Ina, Kataria Rashim, Srivastava Trilochan, Purohit Devendra, Singh Manmohan
Department of Neurosurgery, SMS Medical College and Attached Hospitals, Jaipur, India.
Department of Neurology, SMS Medical College and Attached Hospitals, Jaipur, India.
J Cerebrovasc Endovasc Neurosurg. 2025 Jun;27(2):152-158. doi: 10.7461/jcen.2025.E2024.08.002. Epub 2025 Mar 6.
Vertebral-venous fistula (VVF) is a rare vascular disorder characterized by an atypical, direct, high-flow shunt between an extracranial vertebral artery and its adjoining vein. While it can originate spontaneously in association with conditions affecting the vascular wall, trauma is also a recognized etiological factor. We report a case of a 64-year-old gentleman with multiple neurofibromas who presented with a cervical VVF leading to cervical myelopathy, successfully managed with endovascular coiling. The condition's rarity and the complex vascular anatomy involved have hindered the development of standardized management guidelines. Our experience aligns with literature indicating that endovascular treatment can be a safe and effective approach for VVF.
椎静脉瘘(VVF)是一种罕见的血管疾病,其特征是颅外椎动脉与其相邻静脉之间存在非典型、直接的高流量分流。虽然它可与影响血管壁的疾病相关自发发生,但创伤也是公认的病因。我们报告一例64岁患有多发性神经纤维瘤的男性患者,其因颈椎椎静脉瘘导致颈髓病,通过血管内栓塞成功治疗。该疾病的罕见性以及所涉及的复杂血管解剖结构阻碍了标准化管理指南的制定。我们的经验与文献一致,表明血管内治疗对椎静脉瘘可能是一种安全有效的方法。