Treatment of pediatric cerebral arteriovenous malformation

Abstract

The mainstream treatment strategies for pediatric cerebral arteriovenous malformation (CAVM) include microsurgery, interventional surgery and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). The best prognosis of a patient cannot be achieved by any single treatment strategy. The treatment indication and advantages of different strategy should be fully acquainted, and the clinical characteristics and features of the lesion should also be taken into consideration when making clinical decision for pediatric CAVM cases at different stages of management. This article introduces different treatment strategies and the current status of management for pediatric CAVM, aiming to provide evidence and basis for management standard for these patients.

DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-6731.2023.05.002