Superficial temporal vein: route to embolization of cavernous dural arteriovenous fistula.

摘要

Superficial temporal vein catheterization was used to embolize a dural arteriovenous malformation of the cavernous sinus in a 44-year-old woman. The pertinent venous anatomy is discussed. This route may provide crucial access to the cavernous sinus when conventional approaches such as the Inferior petrosal sinus catheterization are difficult.