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Vascular malformations and pregnancy.

B Sadasivan1, G M Malik, C Lee

  • 1Department of Neurological Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan 48202.

Surgical Neurology
|May 1, 1990
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Pregnancy management for cerebral vascular malformations (CVMs) shows low risks for seizures or hydrocephalus, but hemorrhage carries maternal and fetal risks. Management prioritizes term delivery for stable patients, with surgery post-delivery.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Obstetrics
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Cerebral vascular malformations (CVMs) present unique challenges when diagnosed during pregnancy.
  • Management strategies must balance maternal and fetal well-being with neurological condition stabilization.

Observation:

  • A study of 240 CVM patients between 1975-1989 included 16 whose treatment was influenced by pregnancy.
  • Presentations varied: 11 with hemorrhage, 4 with seizures, 1 with hydrocephalus.
  • Hemorrhagic CVMs during pregnancy resulted in 2 maternal and 1 fetal death, while seizures/hydrocephalus had no such outcomes.

Findings:

  • Pregnancy management for seizures or hydrocephalus involved medication/shunting and delivery based on obstetric indications, with no maternal/fetal loss.
  • Vascular malformations are a leading cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage in pregnancy, with a 27% risk of rebleed within the same pregnancy.

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  • Emergency surgery is indicated for deteriorating patients with ruptured arteriovenous malformations during pregnancy.

    • Implications:

    • For stable patients with ruptured arteriovenous malformations, the policy favored delivering the pregnancy before elective surgical excision.
    • Close monitoring of antiepileptic drug levels is crucial due to pregnancy-induced fluctuations.
    • This study informs clinical decision-making for managing pregnant patients with CVMs, optimizing outcomes for both mother and child.