Balloon-Occlusion Catheter Onyx Embolization of a Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Presenting with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in a Pediatric Patient.

Based on our report and an analysis of the literature, we propose that pediatric patients presenting with nontraumatic SAH should undergo at least a magnetic resonance imaging of the brain and cervical spine as part of their initial workup. In addition, we describe a balloon-occlusion catheter embolization technique that allows not only excellent embolic penetration of the fistula but also prevention of microcatheter reflux and lessening of the need for a tedious plug-and-stack technique.