title: Removal of an arteriovenous malformation from the basal ganglion.
abstract: A case is reported in which an arteriovenous malformation was removed from a portion of the basal ganglion and region of the lenticulostriate arteries. The patient made an excellent recovery. The importance of stereoangiography and the operating microscope are emphasised.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001479:Basal Ganglia / Q000098:blood supply*; D001480:Basal Ganglia Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000601:surgery