Dural Cavernous Sinus Fistulas

- 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 Pathogenisis 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

- Spontanous Thrombosis

- Surgical Treatment and Radiotherapy

- Endovascular Treatment

- Subject Index

10 year experience in Interventional Neuroradiology, consultant for INR at Charité, HU, Berlin

From the reviews:

"This is a very special book: it addresses a very difficult, peculiar topic yet special; special because the topic is treated with incredible ease, showing the author's profound knowledge of anatomy, clinical situations and findings, diagnostic procedures and ensuing therapeutic options and end-results. ... a 'must have' book for all those who deal with this sort of problem: interventional radiologists, neurosurgeons and neurologists, and 'optional' for the general radiologist who wants to keep in touch with the advances in this peculiar field of radiology." (Giampiero Beluffi, Radiologia Medica, Vol. 116, 2011)

"This book describes important historical considerations, and succinctly describes the anatomical, pathological and imaging features of the DCSFs. ... The book is excellently well illustrated with high quality numerous informative CT, MR, and DSA images. It provides a secure platform from which neurological specialists can build their understanding of the considered conditions and their potential treatment options. ... present a very nice summary of this interesting neurovascular topic. Overall the book is an excellent addition to the current literature."­­­ (Waleed Alhajii, European Radiology, Vol. 21, 2011)

From the reviews:

"This textbook is clearly the best book or monograph ever written concerning the history, etiology, pathophysiology, radiology, management, and neurosurgical treatment of carotid cavernous sinus fistulas and dural arteriovenous malformations. ... This book is made for angiographers, neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroophthalmologists, and any student or physician interested in neurology & neurosurgery." (Joseph J. Grenier, Amazon.com, September, 2013)

"This is a very special book: it addresses a very difficult, peculiar topic yet special; special because the topic is treated with incredible ease, showing the author's profound knowledge of anatomy, clinical situations and findings, diagnostic procedures and ensuing therapeutic options and end-results. ... a 'must have' book for all those who deal with this sort of problem: interventional radiologists, neurosurgeons and neurologists, and 'optional' for the general radiologist who wants to keep in touch with the advances in this peculiar field of radiology." (Giampiero Beluffi, Radiologia Medica, Vol. 116, 2011)

"This book describes important historical considerations, and succinctly describes the anatomical, pathological and imaging features of the DCSFs. ... The book is excellently well illustrated with high quality numerous informative CT, MR, and DSA images. It provides a secure platform from which neurological specialists can build their understanding of the considered conditions and their potential treatment options. ... present a very nice summary of this interesting neurovascular topic. Overall the book is an excellent addition to the current literature." (Waleed Alhajii, European Radiology, Vol. 21, 2011)