Supratentorial Cavernous Malformations

Authors

John E. Wanebo
Giuseppe Lanzino
Joseph M. Zabramski, Barrow Neurological InstituteFollow
Robert F. Spetzler, Barrow Neurological InstituteFollow

Department

neurosurgery

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Supratentorial cavernomas account for 75% of all cavernous malformations. These lesions become symptomatic as a result of hemorrhage, seizures, or mass effect. Patients with symptomatic supratentorial cavernomas are candidates for surgical resection. In recent years, resecting cavernous malformations has become safer. The procedure is straightforward utilizing neuronavigation and, when necessary, skull base techniques. This article reviews the basic surgical management of supratentorial cavernous malformations, reflecting the treatment strategies used at our institution. 2002, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved.

Publication Date

2002

Publication Title

Operative Techniques in Neurosurgery

ISSN

1092-440X

Volume

5

Issue

3

First Page

176

Last Page

184

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1053/otns.2002.32484

Recommended Citation

Wanebo, John E.; Lanzino, Giuseppe; Zabramski, Joseph M.; and Spetzler, Robert F., "Supratentorial Cavernous Malformations" (2002). Neurosurgery. 399.
https://scholar.barrowneuro.org/neurosurgery/399