Garrett W Thrash, Andrew T Hale, Michael J Feldman, Benjamin W Saccomano, D Jonah Barrett, Pedram D Malenkia, Somnath Das, Georges Bouobda Tsemo, Jeffrey P Blount, Brandon G Rocque, Curtis J Rozzelle, James M Johnston, Jesse G Jones
INTRODUCTION: Pediatric non-galenic pial arteriovenous fistulas (pAVFs) are rare vascular malformations that are characterized by a pial arterial-venous connection without an intervening capillary bed. Outcomes and treatment strategies for pAVFs are highly individualized, owing to the rarity of the disease and lack of large-scale data guiding optimal treatment approaches. METHODS: We performed a systematic review of pediatric patients (< 18 years at diagnosis) diagnosed with a pAVF by digital subtraction angiogram (DSA)...
March 20, 2024: Child's Nervous System: ChNS: Official Journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery