RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Endovascular management of spinal arteriovenous malformations
JF Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery
JO J NeuroIntervent Surg
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.
SP 605
OP 611
DO 10.1136/neurintsurg-2012-010487
VO 5
IS 6
A1 Ducruet, Andrew F
A1 Crowley, R Webster
A1 McDougall, Cameron G
A1 Albuquerque, Felipe C
YR 2013
UL http://jnis.bmj.com/content/5/6/605.abstract
AB Spinal arteriovenous malformations (sAVMs) are rare vascular lesions whose natural history remains incompletely defined. Several classification schemes for sAVMs have evolved based on an improved understanding of the anatomic characteristics as well as pathophysiologic behavior of these arteriovenous shunts. Advances in endovascular technology have inspired the adoption of interventional techniques both as stand-alone treatment and as part of a multi-modality management paradigm for sAVMs. Further refinements in liquid embolic agents as well as improved microcatheter navigability will contribute to an ever-expanding role for endovascular intervention in the management of these lesions.