Causes and consequences of 'delays' in the diagnosis of spinal dural arterio-venous fistula; An illustrative case series, review and commentary.

Journal: Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia
Published Date: Jun 3, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Delays in management and misdiagnosis are common in patients with spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (sdAVF). In this study we review the incidence of delays, where they occur in the diagnostic process, who is responsible and what are the consequences.

Authors

  • Danielle Chéné
    3DResearch@TISC, The International Spine Centre, Adelaide, South Australia 5067, Australia.
  • Simon Clark
    SINTEF Industry, Battery Technology, Strindvegen 4, Trondheim, 7034, Norway.
  • Derek Yull
    3DResearch@TISC, The International Spine Centre, Adelaide, South Australia 5067, Australia; The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Electronic address: derek.yull@adelaide.edu.au.
  • Josh Yee
    3DResearch@TISC, The International Spine Centre, Adelaide, South Australia 5067, Australia.
  • Yun-Hom Yau
    3DResearch@TISC, The International Spine Centre, Adelaide, South Australia 5067, Australia; The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
  • Ian R Whittle
    3DResearch@TISC, The International Spine Centre, Adelaide, South Australia 5067, Australia; The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.

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