History of surgery for cerebrovascular disease in children. Part III. Arteriovenous malformations

Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are the most common cause of intracerebral hemorrhage in children. In this paper the authors trace the historical evolution of the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric intracerebral AVMs, and they summarize the contemporary approach and current contro...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Neurosurgical focus 2006-06, Vol.20 (6), p.E11-7
Hauptverfasser:	Blount, Jeffrey P, Oakes, W Jerry, Tubbs, R Shane, Humphreys, Robin P
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Child Europe History, 20th Century History, 21st Century Humans Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations - history Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations - surgery Japan Neurosurgery - history North America
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Zusammenfassung:	Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are the most common cause of intracerebral hemorrhage in children. In this paper the authors trace the historical evolution of the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric intracerebral AVMs, and they summarize the contemporary approach and current controversies surrounding treatment of these lesions. Important distinctions between adult and pediatric AVMs are emphasized.
ISSN:	1092-0684 1092-0684
DOI:	10.3171/foc.2006.20.6.11