AVM Surgery: Steps and Phases
Subspecialty: Neurovascular
Type: Clinical Summary
Microsurgical resection of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) is a highly complex procedure aimed at eliminating the risk of rupture by removing the vascular nidus while preserving normal brain function. A successful outcome depends on a systematic progression through distinct surgical phases and a thorough understanding of the patient's specific clinical profile. Surgical Phases and Steps Three-Dimensional Planning and Evaluation: Surgeons must analyze preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), digital subtraction angiography (DSA), and computed tomography angiography (CTA) to understand …
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