Spinal cavernoma treatment with endovascular coiling

Endovascular coiling, or embolization, is a less invasive treatment for spinal cavernoma. This procedure helps by blocking blood flow to these abnormal vessels, which can reduce symptoms and prevent problems. The treatment starts with a detailed check-up, including going over medical history, physical exams, and talking with a neurosurgeon and an anesthesiologist. Next, lab tests ensure that the patient is suitable for the procedure. Finally, to confirm the diagnosis, doctors perform tests like a neurological exam, a CTA angiography, and other tests to get essential information about a patient's condition. Before the procedure, the patient goes through some preparations, including adjusting medications and fasting. During the endovascular coiling, a specialist uses a thin tube called a catheter, which is inserted through a blood vessel and guided to the spinal cavernoma. Tiny coils are placed into the abnormal blood vessels to block blood flow and seal off the cavernoma. After the procedure, the patient receives care and treatment to manage discomfort or side effects. Endovascular coiling is usually done when surgery isn't an option or is too risky for the patient. It can also be combined with other treatments, depending on the case. For example, endovascular embolization for spinal cavernoma helps to recover quicker, relieves symptoms, and prevents complications.