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Area of Science:

Neurosurgery
Radiation Oncology
Radiology

Context:

Arteriovenous malformations (AVM) are complex vascular abnormalities in the brain.
Gamma Knife radiosurgery has been used for AVM treatment for approximately 40 years.
Treatment decisions are guided by multidisciplinary team discussions based on AVM-specific parameters.

Purpose:

To present the outcomes of 123 patients treated for brain AVM at the Gamma Knife Center ULB-Hôpital Erasme.
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Gamma Knife radiosurgery for AVM obliteration.
To analyze factors influencing treatment success and patient outcomes.

Summary:

Gamma Knife irradiation was applied to AVM residues in 123 patients, often after prior embolization (84%) or microsurgery (7%).
A mean margin dose of 22.3 Gy was delivered to the nidus (mean volume 3.3 cc).
Complete AVM obliteration was achieved in 89% of patients after a mean of 32 months, with an overall 96% cure rate after one or two sessions.

Impact:

Gamma Knife treatment demonstrated high efficacy (96% cure rate) with a low risk of permanent neurological worsening (4%).
The study highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in optimizing AVM treatment strategies.
This therapy offers a safe and effective option for managing cerebral arteriovenous malformations.