Embolization of Meningiomas
184 Embolization of MeningiomasSteven W. Hwang, Randall T. Higashida, and Adel M. Malek ♦ Introduction Most commonly encountered benign intracranial mass Derive from arachnoid cap cells and can be highly…
Embolization of Other Tumors: Glomus Tympanicum, Jugulare, and Carotid Body
185 Embolization of Other Tumors: GlomusTympanicum, Jugulare, and Carotid BodyChirag D. Gandhi, David M. Johnson, and Aman B. Patel Indications Most common use of embolization is for preoperative reduction of…
Intradural Nerve Sheath Tumors: Neurofibromas and Schwannomas
130 Intradural Nerve Sheath Tumors: Neurofibromas and SchwannomasTanvir F. Choudhri and Paul C. McCormick Indications Symptomatic nerve sheath tumors: extradural or intradural extramedullary tumors ♦ Preoperative Operative Planning Review imaging:…
Embolization of Epistaxis
186 Embolization of EpistaxisEllen L. Air, Todd A. Abruzzo, and Andrew J. Ringer Indications Idiopathic or tumoral epistaxis refractory to local vasoconstrictors and nasal packing (anterior/posterior) or endoscopic cauterization or…
Endovascular Treatment of Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas
183 Endovascular Treatment of Dural Arteriovenous FistulasGrace H. Kim, Philip M. Meyers, and Charles J. Prestigiacomo Indications First-line therapy for most dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs) May be followed by a…
Embolization of Arteriovenous Malformations
182 Embolization of Arteriovenous MalformationsRicardo J. Komotar, Marc L. Otten, and Sean D. Lavine Indications Adjuvant therapy for almost all arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) Curative therapy for a small number of…
Intramedullary Lipoma
134 Intramedullary LipomaNirit Weiss Indications Primary intramedullary tumor of the spinal cord Recurrent or residual lipoma after initial resection or debulking of lipo-myelomeningocele ♦ Preoperative Operative Planning Magnetic resonance imaging…
Embolization of Distal Saccular, Dissecting, and Mycotic Aneurysms
181 Embolization of Distal Saccular, Dissecting, and Mycotic AneurysmsL. Fernando Gonzalez and Felipe C. Albuquerque Indications Infectious aneurysms, also known as mycotic aneurysms, that are refractory to antibiotic treatment should…
Suboccipital Approach to Foramen Magnum
90 Suboccipital Approach to Foramen MagnumSteve J. McAnany, Harshpal Singh, and Tanvir F. Choudhri Indications Access to the posterior fossa, foramen magnum, and posterior cervical spine Foramen magnum (e.g., Chiari)…
Embolization of Vertebral Artery Aneurysms
179 Embolization of Vertebral Artery AneurysmsPeter A. Rasmussen Indications Saccular, fusiform, and dissecting aneurysms Ruptured Unruptured Represent 5% of all aneurysms Predominantly at the vertebral posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA)…
