Management of incidentally discovered intracranial vascular abnormalities.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2011
Abstract
With the widespread use of brain imaging studies, neurosurgeons have seen a marked increase in the number of incidental intracranial lesions, including vascular abnormalities. Specifically, the detection of incidentally discovered aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, cavernous angiomas, developmental venous anomalies, and capillary telangiectasias has increased. The best management strategy for most of these lesions is controversial. Treatment options include observation, open surgery, endovascular procedures, and radiosurgery. Multiple factors should be taken into account when discussing treatment indications, including the natural history of the disease and the risk of the treatment. In this article, the authors focus on the natural history of these lesions and the risk of the treatment, and they give recommendations regarding the most appropriate management strategy based on the current evidence in the literature and their experience with intracranial vascular abnormalities.
Volume
31
Issue
6
First Page
1
Last Page
1
ISSN
1092-0684
Published In/Presented At
Chalouhi, N., Dumont, A. S., Randazzo, C., Tjoumakaris, S., Gonzalez, L. F., Rosenwasser, R., & Jabbour, P. (2011). Management of incidentally discovered intracranial vascular abnormalities. Neurosurgical focus, 31(6), E1. https://doi.org/10.3171/2011.9.FOCUS11200
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
22133178
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article