DOI: 10.1097/01.CNE.0000348543.27177.49

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Issn Print: 0163-2108

Publication Date: 2009/04/30


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Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations in Childhood: Part IV

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1. In surgical handling of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), coagulation of venous drainage system is a priority at beginning of surgical resection.
True or False?
2. A search for arteries afferent to AVM nidus and their control, coagulation, and elimination must be undertaken as soon as possible.
True or False?
3. Dissection of an AVM must be carried out from base to peak of cone.
True or False?
4. There is no gliosis plane surrounding AVMs.
True or False?
5. Gentle aspiration of AVMs is indicated when afferent vessels have been controlled, coagulated, and sutured, respecting drainage of vascular lesions.
True or False?
6. Aspiration collapses an AVM and enables its dissection and resection when afferent vessels have been controlled.
True or False?
7. AVMs are generally conical, and their base is deep set.
True or False?
8. AVMs localized to medial and inferior sides of the brain are the easiest to approach surgically.
True or False?
9. Spiral surgical resection is generally used with AVMs localized to the cerebellum.
True or False?
10. Handling of superficial and deep venous drainage of AVMs must be carried out carefully and coagulation undertaken at the conclusion of the procedure.
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