Current Treatment Options for Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations in Pregnancy: A Review of the Literature

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...

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Published in:World neurosurgery 2014, Vol.81 (1), p.83-90
Main Authors: Agarwal, Nitin, Guerra, Jacqueline C, Gala, Nihar B, Agarwal, Prateek, Zouzias, Alexandros, Gandhi, Chirag D, Prestigiacomo, Charles J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Arteriovenous malformation
Cerebral
Counseling
Embolization
Endovascular
Female
Humans
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations - diagnosis
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations - epidemiology
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations - physiopathology
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations - therapy
Microsurgery
Neurosurgery
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular - diagnosis
Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular - epidemiology
Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular - physiopathology
Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular - therapy
Radiosurgery
Risk
Rupture - epidemiology
Treatment
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1878-8750
1878-8769
DOI:10.1016/j.wneu.2013.01.031