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Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency in patients with multiple sclerosis

Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry · 2008 · Vol. 80(4) · pp. 392–399

Paolo Zamboni✉(University of Ferrara)Roberto Galeotti(University of Ferrara)Erica Menegatti(University of Ferrara)Anna Maria Malagoni(University of Ferrara)G Tacconi(University of Ferrara)Sergio Dall'Ara(University of Ferrara)Ilaria Bartolomei(Ospedale Bellaria)Fabrizio Salvi(Ospedale Bellaria)

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Abstract

CDMS is strongly associated with CCSVI, a scenario that has not previously been described, characterised by abnormal venous haemodynamics determined by extracranial multiple venous strictures of unknown origin. The location of venous obstructions plays a key role in determining the clinical course of the disease.

Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Vestibular and auditory disorders Pathogenesis and Treatment of HiccupsVenographyMedicineMultiple sclerosisStenosisRadiologyHemodynamicsInternal medicineCardiologyThrombosis

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AdultCerebrovascular DisordersChronic DiseaseConstriction, PathologicFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedMultiple SclerosisPostureRegional Blood FlowSpinal Cord DiseasesSpineSupine Position