Abstract
Background:
The contemporary neurosurgeon is often confronted by cavernous malformations. Those located in the brainstem are particularly challenging
Methods:
This article reviews published series on the natural history and surgical outcomes of these lesions and discusses the surgical approaches used at our institution for their resection.
Results:
Despite their challenging location in the brainstem, appropriately selected lesions can be resected surgically with acceptable rates of morbidity and mortality.
Conclusions:
Our institutional philosophy on the surgical treatment of brainstem cavernous malformations reflects the substantial surgical experience of the senior author.
MeSH terms
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Brain Stem Neoplasms / complications
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Brain Stem Neoplasms / pathology
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Brain Stem Neoplasms / surgery*
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Craniotomy / methods
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Craniotomy / statistics & numerical data
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Diagnostic Imaging / methods
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Hemangioma, Cavernous, Central Nervous System / complications
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Hemangioma, Cavernous, Central Nervous System / pathology
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Hemangioma, Cavernous, Central Nervous System / surgery*
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Humans
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Intracranial Hemorrhages / etiology
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Intracranial Hemorrhages / prevention & control
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Intracranial Hemorrhages / surgery*
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Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / prevention & control
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Neuronavigation / methods
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Neurosurgical Procedures / methods*
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Neurosurgical Procedures / standards
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Preoperative Care