Current treatment options for cerebral arteriovenous malformations in pregnancy: A review of the literature

Nitin Agarwal; Jacqueline C. Guerra; Nihar B. Gala; Prateek Agarwal; Alexandros Zouzias; Chirag D. Gandhi; Charles J. Prestigiacomo

doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2013.01.031

Current treatment options for cerebral arteriovenous malformations in pregnancy: A review of the literature

Nitin Agarwal, Jacqueline C. Guerra, Nihar B. Gala, Prateek Agarwal, Alexandros Zouzias, Chirag D. Gandhi, Charles J. Prestigiacomo

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Abstract

Background: Cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), though relatively rare, have the propensity to cause potentially fatal conditions, such as intracranial hemorrhage. Methods: Online databases were utilized to select and review references to convey recommended treatment options for cerebral AVMs in pregnancy. Results: The presentation of a hemorrhage from an AVM in a pregnant woman warrants the initiation of treatments. Conclusion: An individualized, multimodal therapeutic strategy should be employed for endovascular treatment, such as presurgical embolization.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	83-90
Number of pages	8
Journal	World neurosurgery
Volume	81
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2013.01.031
State	Published - Jan 2014

Keywords

Arteriovenous malformation
Cerebral
Embolization
Endovascular
Microsurgery
Pregnancy
Radiosurgery
Treatment

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