Endovascular management of spinal arteriovenous malformations

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Spinal arteriovenous malformations (sAVMs) are rare vascular lesions whose natural history remains incompletely defined. Several classification schemes for sAVMs have evolved based on an improved understanding of the anatomic characteristics as well as pathophysiologic behavior of these arteriovenous shunts. Advances in endovascular technology have inspired the adoption of interventional techniques both as stand-alone treatment and as part of a multi-modality management paradigm for sAVMs. Further refinements in liquid embolic agents as well as improved microcatheter navigability will contribute to an ever-expanding role for endovascular intervention in the management of these lesions.

Keywords

Arteriovenous Malformation, Embolic, Fistula, Spine, Vascular Malformation

Medical Subject Headings

Arteriovenous Fistula (surgery); Arteriovenous Malformations (classification, epidemiology, surgery); Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations (surgery); Endovascular Procedures (methods); Humans; Magnetic Resonance Angiography; Microsurgery; Radiosurgery; Spinal Cord Compression (surgery); Spinal Cord Diseases (surgery); Treatment Outcome

Publication Date

11-1-2013

Publication Title

Journal of neurointerventional surgery

E-ISSN

1759-8486

Volume

5

Issue

6

First Page

605

Last Page

11

PubMed ID

22935350

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1136/neurintsurg-2012-010487

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