Giant Brain Arteriovenous Malformation Managed by Staged Embolizations and Surgical Resection with Satisfactory Outcome.

Sun, Hong; Richard, Seidu A; Lan, Zhigang · World Neurosurg · 2024

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Spetzler-Martin grade V (>6 cm) arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are traditionally considered inoperable. A 35-year-old man presented with repeated seizures for 7 years, and computed tomography arteriography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed left deep hemispheric AVM. A combination of embolization and surgical resection successfully achieved a cure of the patient. Well-equipped neurosurgery facilities can best manage selective Spetzler-Martin grade V AVMs with no neurologic deficits contrary to their traditionally inoperable concept. Successful surgery offers the patient a better quality of life.

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