Indications for Surgical Treatment of Arteriovenous Malformations

Authors

Peter Nakaji, Barrow Neurological InstituteFollow
Robert F. Spetzler, Barrow Neurological InstituteFollow

Department

neurosurgery

Document Type

Article

Abstract

The complexity of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) of the brain varies widely. In general, Spetzler-Martin grades I through III AVMs or those with certain high-risk features should be treated; grades IV through V AVMs often are best managed conservatively. The exact treatment strategy for any individual lesion should be formulated by a multidisciplinary team that includes experts in microsurgery, endovascular surgery, and radiosurgery. Multimodal treatment is common. Microsurgical removal remains the definitive form of treatment.

Publication Date

2005

Publication Title

Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

ISSN

1042-3680

Volume

16

Issue

2

First Page

365

Last Page

366

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1016/j.nec.2004.08.016

Recommended Citation

Nakaji, Peter and Spetzler, Robert F., "Indications for Surgical Treatment of Arteriovenous Malformations" (2005). Neurosurgery. 212.
https://scholar.barrowneuro.org/neurosurgery/212