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Comprehensive Endovascular and Open Surgical Management of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
Published on: October 20, 2017
[Interdisciplinary management of extracranial vascular anomalies]
Urban Geisthoff1,2, Andreas H Mahnken3, Petra Knaus4
1VASCERN HHT Reference Centre, Klinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitatsklinikum Giesen und Marburg GmbH, Standort Marburg, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Deutschland. sekretariat.hno.mr@ukgm.de.
Background:
A multitude of vascular anomalies exist and can lead to severe complications. Treatment can be complex.
Objective:
This overview aims to provide important information for the management of vascular anomalies.
Materials And Methods:
In addition to current literature, experiences from the interdisciplinary Vascular Anomalies Center in Marburg were included in this review.
Results:
Hemangiomas at critical sites, arteriovenous malformations, and vascular anomalies of uncertain etiology require particular attention.
Conclusion:
Self-help and support groups, specialized interdisciplinary centers, scientific medical societies, and networks can provide help for the treatment of vascular anomalies.
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