Abstract
The clinical presentation of dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs), in particular the associated risk of intracranial hemorrhage, shows a strong correlation with their pattern of venous drainage. The two most commonly used and clinically accepted DAVF classifications are the Merland-Cognard classification and the Borden classification, both based on the morphology of the venous drainage. A revised classification that grades DAVFs through a combination of angiographic and clinical features has also been proposed. This article offers a review of these various classification schemes, and discusses their application to treatment decision making.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 55-62 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Neurosurgery clinics of North America |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2012 |
Keywords
- Borden
- Classification
- Dural arteriovenous fistula
- Merland-Cognard
- Vascular malformation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Clinical Neurology