Surgical Treatment of Brainstem Cavernous Malformations

Department

neurosurgery

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Background: The contemporary neurosurgeon is often confronted by cavernous malformations. Those located in the brainstem are particularly challenging. Methods: This article reviews published series on the natural history and surgical outcomes of these lesions and discusses the surgical approaches used at our institution for their resection. Results: Despite their challenging location in the brainstem, appropriately selected lesions can be resected surgically with acceptable rates of morbidity and mortality. Conclusions: Our institutional philosophy on the surgical treatment of brainstem cavernous malformations reflects the substantial surgical experience of the senior author. © 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Publication Date

2009

Publication Title

Surgical Neurology

ISSN

0090-3019

Volume

72

Issue

2

First Page

S3

Last Page

S9

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1016/j.surneu.2009.05.031

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