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Evzikov G.Yu.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia

Argylova V.N.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia

Egorov A.Yu.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia

Dural arteriovenous fistula of the craniovertebral junction with perimedullary venous drainage

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Evzikov G.Yu., Argylova V.N., Egorov A.Yu.

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Journal: Burdenko's Journal of Neurosurgery. 2026;90(3): 94‑101

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To cite this article:

Evzikov GYu, Argylova VN, Egorov AYu. Dural arteriovenous fistula of the craniovertebral junction with perimedullary venous drainage. Burdenko's Journal of Neurosurgery. 2026;90(3):94‑101. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/neiro20269003194

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