Single-Stage Combined Embolization and Resection for Spetzler-Martin Grade III/IV/V Arteriovenous Malformations: A Single-Center Experience and Literature Review

Conclusions: Single-stage combined embolization and resection is an efficient strategy for the treatment of SM grade III/IV/V AVMs. Although the long-term outcomes were similar to surgical resection alone, the hybrid strategy had obvious advantages of shorter resection. In the hybrid technique, moderate embolization was recommended, and excessive embolization might be detrimental to the subsequent microsurgical resection.Clinical Trial Registration:http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT04136860.

Source: Frontiers in Neurology - October 29, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research