부산대학교 도서관

Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is an abnormal connection between arteries and veins, bypassing the capillary system, which may occur in the brain or the spinal cord. AVMs are challenging to diagnose, and the symptoms may be subtle or dramatic. The location and extent of the lesion will determine its potential for morbidity as these lesions also affect a young population. Most importantly, the technology and evolution of treatment for AVMs has changed dramatically over the past two decades and now incorporates interventional neuroradiology and stereotactic radiation. Management options include conservative management, surgical resection, endovascular embolization, and stereotactic surgery. This chapter’s discussion will cover surgical and interventional modes of treatment of cerebral AVMs.