Cranial arteriovenous malformations. The role of embolization and stereotactic surgery

J E Dion; J M Mathis

Cranial arteriovenous malformations. The role of embolization and stereotactic surgery

Neurosurg Clin N Am. 1994 Jul;5(3):459-74.

Authors

J E Dion¹, J M Mathis

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiology, Endovascular Therapy-Neuroradiology, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville.

PMID: 8086799

Abstract

This article discusses embolization of brain arteriovenous malformations prior to stereotactic surgery. The rationale and goals of treatment are presented. Patient selection, embolization techniques, complications, and postprocedure management are reviewed.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Chemoembolization, Therapeutic* / adverse effects
Chemoembolization, Therapeutic* / methods
Humans
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / surgery
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / therapy*
Radiosurgery* / adverse effects
Time Factors