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Would an mra and mrv of my head rule out dural fistula or is an angiogram necessary? i have intermittent pulsitile tinnitus in left ear

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In most cases,: tailored MRA/MRV should be sufficient to screen for dural AV fistula. Conventional angiography can be reserved for treatment planning or equivocal cases

Answered 11/6/2018

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A member asked:

Would an mra and mrv of my head rule out dural fistula or is an angiogram necessary? i have intermittent pulsitile tinnitus in left ear

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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