Intraoperative angiography in the management of pediatric vascular disorders

Pediatr Neurosurg. 1999 Jan;30(1):16-22. doi: 10.1159/000028754.

Abstract

We reviewed our experience with intraoperative angiography in the management of 7 cerebral aneurysms and 15 arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) in children over the past 5 years. The patients ranged from 4 months to 18 years of age with a mean age of 9 years. In 4 of the 22 cases, angiography provided information that led to changes during surgery. In 3 cases, the intraoperative angiogram revealed residual AVMs that were then completely resected. In 1 patient with an anterior circulation aneurysm, intraoperative studies revealed findings which resulted in clip repositioning. Intraoperative angiography added a mean of 43 (+/-19) min to the operative time, with a mode of 40 minutes. There was 1 complication, a groin hematoma that readily resolved. Intraoperative angiography prolongs to operative course; however, it is a useful adjunct to the management of vascular disorders in children. We now routinely use and recommend intraoperative angiography to assist with the surgical management of vascular malformations in children.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cerebral Angiography / methods*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / surgery*
  • Intraoperative Care*
  • Retrospective Studies