Mark Garrett1, Robert F Spetzler. 1. Division of Neurological Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona 85013, USA.
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.
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.
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