History of surgery for cerebrovascular disease in children. Part III. Arteriovenous malformations.
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are the most common cause of intracerebral hemorrhage in children. In this paper the authors trace the historical evolution of the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric intracerebral AVMs, and they summarize the contemporary approach and current controversies surrounding treatment of these lesions. Important distinctions between adult and pediatric AVMs are emphasized.
Blount
Jeffrey P
JP
Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham/Children's Hospital of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, USA. jeffrey.blount@ccc.uab.edu
Oakes
W Jerry
WJ
Tubbs
R Shane
RS
Humphreys
Robin P
RP
D002648:Child; D005060:Europe; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D002538:Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000266:history* / Q000601:surgery; D007564:Japan; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000266:history*; D009656:North America