Hemorrhagic Cerebrovascular Pathology in the Pediatric Population

Waldo R Guerrero1, Sudeepta Dandapat2, Santiago Ortega-Gutierrez2

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, United States.

Frontiers in Neurology
|October 12, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric hemorrhagic cerebrovascular diseases can be severe. This review covers current causes, treatments, and neuroendovascular options for better identification and management in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric neurology
  • Vascular neurology
  • Pediatric neurosurgery

Background:

  • Hemorrhagic cerebrovascular diseases in children can cause severe, lasting effects.
  • Advances in genetics, neuroimaging, and treatments are improving pediatric cerebrovascular disease care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current etiologies and treatments for pediatric hemorrhagic cerebrovascular pathology.
  • To emphasize neuroendovascular treatment options for infants and children.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pediatric hemorrhagic cerebrovascular diseases.
  • Discussion of medical and surgical management strategies.
  • Focus on neuroendovascular interventional techniques.

Main Results:

  • Current understanding of pediatric hemorrhagic cerebrovascular disease etiologies is evolving.
  • Various medical and surgical treatments are available.
  • Neuroendovascular approaches offer promising therapeutic options.

Conclusions:

  • Enhanced knowledge of pediatric hemorrhagic cerebrovascular diseases improves diagnosis and treatment.
  • Neuroendovascular treatments are a key focus for managing these conditions.
  • Empowering practitioners leads to faster and more accurate patient care.