Surgical Complications of Arteriovenous Malformations.
- Author:
Man Bin YIM
1
;
Chang Young LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Brain Research Institute, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Taegu, Korea. y760111@dsmc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Arteriovenous malformation;
Embolization;
Surgery;
Complication;
Management
- MeSH:
Arteriovenous Malformations*;
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations;
Postoperative Period
- From:Korean Journal of Cerebrovascular Disease
2001;3(1):38-45
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: The goal of surgical management of cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) is elimination of the lesions without development of new neurological deficits. To improve the surgical management of results of cerebral AVMs in the future, this article discusses about surgical complications of the AVMs and their preventive methods. METHODS: We investigate the methods to avoid the surgical complications of the AVMs based on the our experiences and review of literatures. RESULTS: Accurate anatomical knowledge about location of AVMs, proper reduction of nidus size by preoperative embolization, accurate dissection of peripheral margin of AVMs during surgery, and understanding and proper management of peculiar pathophysiological events of AVMs which occur during surgery and postoperative period are the key points for avoiding surgical complications of the AVMs. CONCLUSION: We conclude that refined skill for endovascular and microsurgical techniques are required to successful surgical treatment of cerebral AVMs.
