Embolization and radiosurgery for arteriovenous malformations

Surg Neurol Int. 2012;3(Suppl 2):S90-S104. doi: 10.4103/2152-7806.95420. Epub 2012 Apr 26.

Abstract

The treatment of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) requires a multidisciplinary management including microsurgery, endovascular embolization, and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). This article reviews the recent advancements in the multimodality treatment of patients with AVMs using endovascular neurosurgery and SRS. We describe the natural history of AVMs and the role of endovascular and radiosurgical treatment as well as their interplay in the management of these complex vascular lesions. Also, we present some representative cases treated at our institution.

Keywords: Arteriovenous malformation; embolization; stereotactic radiosurgery.