Korean J Cerebrovasc Dis.  2001 Mar;3(1):38-45.

Surgical Complications of Arteriovenous Malformations

• Yim MB
• Lee CY

Abstract

OBJECTIVES
The goal of surgical management of cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) is elimination of the lesions without development of new neurological deficits. To improve the surgical management of results of cerebral AVMs in the future, this article discusses about surgical complications of the AVMs and their preventive methods.
METHODS
We investigate the methods to avoid the surgical complications of the AVMs based on the our experiences and review of literatures.
RESULTS
Accurate anatomical knowledge about location of AVMs, proper reduction of nidus size by preoperative embolization, accurate dissection of peripheral margin of AVMs during surgery, and understanding and proper management of peculiar pathophysiological events of AVMs which occur during surgery and postoperative period are the key points for avoiding surgical complications of the AVMs.
CONCLUSION
We conclude that refined skill for endovascular and microsurgical techniques are required to successful surgical treatment of cerebral AVMs.

Keyword

Arteriovenous malformation; Embolization; Surgery; Complication; Management

MeSH Terms

Arteriovenous Malformations*
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations
Postoperative Period