Endoscope Assisted Supraorbital Craniotomy for Ligation of Ethmoidal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula
Abstract
We present the case of a 66-year-old woman with an incidentally discovered anterior cranial fossa floor ethmoidal dural arteriovenous fistula (dAVF). Ethmoidal dAVFs are rare vascular lesions, which may be associated with a higher incidence of hemorrhage than dAVFs located elsewhere. After discussion of the risks and benefits of observation, endovascular treatment, or open surgery, the patient elected to proceed with craniotomy. The fistula was successfully ligated via a supraorbital approach with endoscopic assistance. Publication History Article published online: 27 February 2026 © 2026. Thieme. All rights reserved. Georg Thieme Verlag KG Oswald-Hesse-Straße 50, 70469 Stuttgart, Germany
Fields of Study & Subjects
Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment
Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications
Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Neurological Surgery Part B Skull Base
- Volume
- 87
- Issue
- S 01
- Pages
- S1–S548
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN