Dr. Sean Lavine Represents Columbia at the 12th Annual EANS Vascular Section Meeting in France
On September 4-6, Dr. Sean D. Lavine, Director of Endovascular Neurosurgery, represented Columbia Neurosurgery at the 12th Annual European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) Vascular Section Meeting, held in Marseille, France.
Dr. Lavine presented on “Subdural Collections as a Result of Intracranial Hypotension Caused by Spinal CSF–Venous Fistulas: Illustrative Cases,” highlighting Columbia’s growing expertise in diagnosing and treating this complex and often underrecognized condition.
Spinal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)–venous fistulas are a newly identified cause of intracranial hypotension, which can lead to debilitating headaches, cognitive changes, and subdural fluid collections. Because these fistulas are difficult to detect, patients often face prolonged symptoms and delayed diagnoses.
Dr. Lavine’s presentation introduced embolization of spinal CSF–venous fistulas, an advanced, minimally invasive treatment now being performed at Columbia. This innovative procedure was brought to the institution after Dr. Lavine trained with the pioneering team at the Mayo Clinic. By adopting and refining this approach, Columbia is now among a select group of centers worldwide offering this specialized therapy, providing new hope for patients with otherwise challenging conditions.
“I had the great honor of attending the EANS meeting in Marseille, France, to share our experience with the European neurosurgical community on the endovascular treatment of spinal CSF fistulas,” said Dr. Lavine. “This is a new treatment to many, and we received great feedback on bringing this knowledge and experience to Europe.”
Congratulations to Dr. Lavine for representing Columbia Neurosurgery on the international stage and for leading the advancement of care for patients with spinal CSF–venous fistulas.
