Cerebral arteriovenous malformations: evaluation and management.
There has been increased detection of incidental AVMs as result of the frequent use of advanced imaging techniques. The natural history of AVM is poorly understood and its management is controversial. This review provides an overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, natural history, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of AVMs. The authors discussed the imaging techniques available for detecting AVMs with regard to the advantages and disadvantages of each imaging modality. Furthermore, this review paper discusses the factors that must be considered for the most appropriate management strategy (based on the current evidence in the literature) and the risks and benefits of each management option.
Department of Neurological Surgery, Division of Neurovascular Surgery and Endovascular Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA ; Department of Neurological Sciences, Division of Neurocritical Care, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Norman
N
Ajiboye
Department of Neurological Surgery, Division of Neurovascular Surgery and Endovascular Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
Nohra
N
Chalouhi
Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
Robert M
RM
Starke
Department of Neurological Surgery, Division of Neurovascular Surgery and Endovascular Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
Mario
M
Zanaty
Department of Neurological Surgery, Division of Neurovascular Surgery and Endovascular Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA ; Department of Neurological Sciences, Division of Neurocritical Care, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Rodney
R
Bell
D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001921:Brain / Q000098:blood supply / Q000503:physiopathology; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D002538:Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D020300:Intracranial Hemorrhages / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures; D016634:Radiosurgery; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures