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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurology
  • Radiosurgery

Background:

  • Brainstem cavernous malformations (BSCMs) present significant treatment challenges.
  • Microsurgical resection and Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKRS) are primary treatment modalities.
  • Long-term outcomes require careful evaluation to guide clinical decision-making.

Observation:

  • A cohort of 67 symptomatic BSCM patients underwent either microsurgery (n=29) or GKRS (n=38).
  • Patients were followed for a median of 7.7 years, with a minimum of 2 years.
  • Preoperative hemorrhage rates were 3.2% for microsurgery and 2.3% for radiosurgery patients.

Findings:

  • Both microsurgery and GKRS significantly improved modified Rankin Scale scores post-treatment.
  • Rehemorrhage rates were higher pre-treatment (25.1% microsurgery vs. 7.2% GKRS) but decreased significantly post-treatment (0.6% after 2 years for GKRS).
  • Microsurgery was typically used for larger, superficial lesions, while GKRS was used for smaller, deep-seated ones, indicating selection bias.

Implications:

  • Patient selection and surgical timing are critical for successful BSCM treatment.
  • Microsurgery and GKRS are complementary options within a multidisciplinary neurosurgical setting.
  • These approaches effectively reduce bleeding risks and enhance clinical outcomes for BSCM patients.