Dural Cavernous Sinus Fistulas: Diagnosis and Endovascular Therapy (Paperback)

Introduction.- Anatomy of the Cavernous Sinus: Osseous Anatomy.- Dura Mater.-Vascular Anatomy.- Cranial Nerves.- Classification of Cavernous Sinus Fistulas (CSF) and Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas (DAVF). - Etiology and Pathogenesis of Dural Cavernous Sinus Fistulas (DCSF).- Neuroophthalmology: Extraorbital Ocular Symptoms.- Orbital Pain.- Orbital Symptoms.- Other Neurological Symptoms.- Radiological diagnosis of DSCF: Imaging Techniques (CT, MRI, US).- Conventional Intraarterial Angiography (CA).- Hemodynamic Considerations: General Hemodynamic Aspects.- Hemodynamics in DCSF.- Treatment of DSCF: Conservative Treatment.- Manual Compression.-Spontaneous Thrombosis.- Surgical Treatment and Radiotherapy.- Endovascular Treatment.- Subject Index.