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Comprehensive Endovascular and Open Surgical Management of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
Published on: October 20, 2017
Dynamic conformal arc radiosurgery for arteriovenous malformations: Outcome and influence of clinical and
Karen Clement-Colmou1, Vincent Roualdes2, Stéphane-André Martin2
1Radiation Oncology, Integrated Center of Oncology, Saint-Herblain, France.
Purpose:
To assess efficacy, toxicity, and their predictive factors for dynamic conformal arc arteriovenous malformations (AVM) stereotactic radiosurgery.
Method:
Data concerning 90 consecutive patients were retrospectively studied. Clinical, radiological, dosimetrical data and quality indexes were computed.
Results:
AVM median volume was 1.06cc. Median prescribed dose was 22Gy. Total occlusion was obtained for 69% of patients. Post-radiosurgery annual hemorrhage rate was 2.2%. Predictive factor for total occlusion was delivered dose. Undesirable events occurred for 28% of patients. Predictive factors for adverse events were AVM revealing mode with seizure or headache, age≤28, AVM diameter≥3cm Spetzler-Martin score≥4, V12Gy≥2cc, large target volume and low homogeneity index (p<0.05). Brain parenchymal radiological reactions concerned 23% of patients, and their predictive factors were AVM revelation by seizure, deep localization, AVM diameter≥3cm, Spetzler-Martin score≥4, previous radiosurgery, numerous embolization, target volume, V12Gy and low homogeneity index (p<0.05).
Conclusion:
Occlusion rate and toxicities are comparable to other series. Specific attention must be paid on pre-treatment clinical data, and target volume should be as small as possible, without reducing the delivered dose.
