Perioperative Management of Spinal Arteriovenous Malformation Embolization: Delayed Venous Thrombosis and Implications for Severe Back Pain

ConclusionThe results of this study suggest that SAVM embolization can cause acute worsening due to postoperative venous thrombosis with severe back pain, which may be reversed by anticoagulation therapy. Back pain is an important finding that suggests venous thrombosis, and anticoagulation should be urgently administered.

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Source: Clinical Neuroradiology - April 9, 2024 Category: Neurology Source Type: research