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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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)…
177 Embolization of Ophthalmic Artery AneurysmsBrian L. Hoh ♦ Preoperative Special Equipment 5 French (F) or 6F sheath 5 or 6F guiding catheter Tuohy Borst adaptor for continuous heparinized flush…
