Comparative outcomes of endovascular vs. surgical treatment in craniocervical junction dural arteriovenous fistulas: A systematic review and meta-analysis

IF 3.6 3区医学 Q1 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

Journal of the Neurological Sciences Pub Date : 2025-01-21 DOI:10.1016/j.jns.2025.123402

Basel Musmar , Joanna M. Roy , Atakan Orscelik , Sravanthi Koduri , Spyridon Karadimas , Saman Sizdahkhani , Elias Atallah , Stavropoula I. Tjoumakaris , Michael Reid Gooch , Hekmat Zarzour , Ritam Ghosh , Richard F. Schmidt , Robert H. Rosenwasser , Pascal Jabbour

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Abstract

Background

Craniocervical junction dural arteriovenous fistulas (CCJ-DAVFs) are rare and complex vascular malformations that are challenging to diagnose and treat. This study aims to compare surgical and endovascular treatments for CCJ-DAVFs through a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were searched from inception to July 2024.

Results

Fifteen studies involving 266 patients were included. Of these, 143 (53.8 %) patients underwent surgical treatment alone and 123 (46.2 %) underwent endovascular treatment alone. In the surgical group, the complete obliteration rate at last follow-up was 89.8 %. Retreatment rate was 6.2 %. Periprocedural complications occurred in 21.6 % of cases. In the endovascular group, the complete occlusion rate at last follow-up was 73.6 %. Retreatment rate was 46.7 %. Periprocedural complications occurred in 18.8 % of cases. Comparative meta-analysis revealed that the rate of complete obliteration at last follow-up was significantly higher in the surgical group (OR: 0.24; CI: 0.07 to 0.89, p = 0.03). Surgical treatment had a significantly higher successful treatment rate (OR: 0.24; CI: 0.07 to 0.89, p = 0.03) and lower retreatment rate (OR: 37.13; CI: 6.31 to 218.59, p < 0.01). No significant differences were observed between the groups in terms of periprocedural complications or complete resolution of symptoms.

Conclusion

Surgical treatment for CCJ-DAVFs achieves higher rates of complete obliteration with lower retreatment rates compared to endovascular treatment. However, endovascular treatment showed a tendency towards reducing periprocedural complications while increasing the likelihood of complete resolution of symptoms. Individualized treatment plans for CCJ-DAVFs, should be considered according to their anatomical location and potential surgical accessibility. Further studies are required to confirm these findings.

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Journal of the Neurological Sciences 医学-临床神经学

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7.60

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2.30%

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313

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22 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of the Neurological Sciences provides a medium for the prompt publication of original articles in neurology and neuroscience from around the world. JNS places special emphasis on articles that: 1) provide guidance to clinicians around the world (Best Practices, Global Neurology); 2) report cutting-edge science related to neurology (Basic and Translational Sciences); 3) educate readers about relevant and practical clinical outcomes in neurology (Outcomes Research); and 4) summarize or editorialize the current state of the literature (Reviews, Commentaries, and Editorials). JNS accepts most types of manuscripts for consideration including original research papers, short communications, reviews, book reviews, letters to the Editor, opinions and editorials. Topics considered will be from neurology-related fields that are of interest to practicing physicians around the world. Examples include neuromuscular diseases, demyelination, atrophies, dementia, neoplasms, infections, epilepsies, disturbances of consciousness, stroke and cerebral circulation, growth and development, plasticity and intermediary metabolism.