Non-traumatic Arteriovenous Fistulas of the Scalp Treated by a Combination of Embolization and Surgical Removal

Abstract

Three patients with non-traumatic arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) of the scalp were treated by embolization using acrylate glue through the transarterial route or by direct puncture of the lesions and then surgical resection. Complete cure was achieved in all three patients. Selective angiography is indispensable in the correct diagnosis of scalp AVFs. Embolization facilitates surgical removal when necessary, and this combination is the treatment of choice for scalp AVFs.