Cerebrovascular Anatomy and Implications for Arteriovenous Malformation Treatment
1 Cerebrovascular Anatomy and Implications for Arteriovenous Malformation Treatment W. Caleb Rutledge and Michael T. Lawton Abstract Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are complex vascular lesions. The Spetzler–Martin system and Lawton–Young supplementary grading…
Radiosurgery for Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas: Indications and Outcomes
26 Radiosurgery for Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas: Indications and Outcomes Cheng-Chia Lee, Huai-Che Yang, Hsiu-Mei Wu, Wen-Yuh Chung, Wan-Yuo Guo, and David H.C. Pan Abstract Stereotactic radiosurgery using the Gamma Knife or…
Surgical Treatment of Cerebellar Arteriovenous Malformations
15 Surgical Treatment of Cerebellar Arteriovenous Malformations João Paulo Almeida, Vitor Yamaki, Mateus Reghin Neto, Feres Chaddad Neto, Albert Rhoton Jr., and Evandro de Oliveira Abstract Cerebellar arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) represent…
Step-by-Step Microsurgical Resection of Arteriovenous Malformations
13 Step-by-Step Microsurgical Resection of Arteriovenous Malformations Benjamin K. Hendricks and Aaron Cohen-Gadol Abstract Cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) represent a highly morbid and formidable neurosurgical challenge. Cerebral AVMs are managed with…
Epilepsy Management for Arteriovenous Malformation
31 Epilepsy Management for Arteriovenous Malformation Mark Quigg Abstract About one-third of patients with arteriovenous malformation (AVM) present with seizures, and about 40% of those will have AVM-related epilepsy (AVMRE). Seizures…
Treatment of Inoperable Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
28 Treatment of Inoperable Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations Marshall C. Cress, Jason M. Davies, and Elad I. Levy Abstract This chapter on the treatment of “inoperable” arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) critically evaluates what…
Endovascular Treatment of Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas of the Brain
22 Endovascular Treatment of Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas of the Brain Edoardo Boccardi and Luca Valvassori Abstract The endovascular treatment of dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) of the brain has greatly improved with…
Critical Care and Neuroanesthetic Considerations for Arteriovenous Malformation and Arteriovenous Fistula Surgery
11 Critical Care and Neuroanesthetic Considerations for Arteriovenous Malformation and Arteriovenous Fistula Surgery Joseph Lockwood, Peter S. Amenta, Ricky Medel, and Aimee M. Aysenne Abstract Critical care and anesthetic management are…
