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Wu XF, Deng L, Lv XN, Li ZQ, Wang ZJ, Hu X, Pu MJ, Chen C, Zhao LB, Li Q. Clinical, Imaging Characteristics and Outcome of Intracerebral Hemorrhage Caused by Structural Vascular Lesions. Neurocrit Care 2024; 40:743-749. [PMID: 37697126 DOI: 10.1007/s12028-023-01831-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to investigate the clinical, imaging, and outcome characteristics of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) caused by structural vascular lesions. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed data from a prospective observational cohort study of patients with spontaneous ICH admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University between May 2016 and April 2021. Good outcome was defined as modified Rankin Scale score of 0-3 at 3 months. The clinical and imaging characteristics were compared between primary ICH and ICH caused by structural vascular lesions. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to test the associations of etiology with clinical outcome. RESULTS All patients enrolled in this study were Asian. Compared with patients with primary ICH, those with structural vascular lesions were younger (48 vs. 62 years, P < 0.001), had a lower incidence of hypertension (26.4% vs. 81.7%, P < 0.001) and diabetes (7.4% vs. 16.2%, P = 0.003), and had mostly lobar hemorrhages (49.1% vs. 22.8%). ICH from structural vascular lesions had smaller baseline hematoma volume (8.4 ml vs. 13.8 ml, P = 0.010), had lower mortality rate at 30 days and 3 months (5.8% vs. 12.0%, P = 0.020; 6.7% vs. 14.8%, P = 0.007), and are associated with better functional outcome at 3 months (88% vs.70.3%, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Compared with primary ICH, ICH due to vascular lesions has smaller hematoma volume and less severe neurological deficit at presentation and better functional outcomes.
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- Xiao-Fang Wu
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Rd, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Rd, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Rd, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Rd, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Rd, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Rd, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Rd, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Rd, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Neurology, Yongchuan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Cerebrovascular Disease Research, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Rd, Chongqing, 400016, China.
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Cerebrovascular Disease Research, Chongqing, China.
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Al-Smadi MW, Fazekas LA, Varga A, Matrai AA, Aslan S, Beqain A, Al-Khafaji MQM, Bedocs-Barath B, Novak L, Nemeth N. Minor micro-rheological alterations in the presence of an artificial saphenous arteriovenous shunt, as an arteriovenous malformation model in the rat. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2024; 87:27-37. [PMID: 38250764 DOI: 10.3233/ch-231825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are vascular anomalies characterized by abnormal shunting between arteries and veins. The progression of the AVMs and their hemodynamic and rheological relations are poorly studied, and there is a lack of a feasible experimental model. OBJECTIVE To establish a model that cause only minimal micro-rheological alterations, compared to other AV models. METHODS Sixteen female Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into control and AVM groups. End-to-end anastomoses were created between the saphenous veins and arteries to mimic AVM nidus. Hematological and hemorheological parameters were analyzed before surgery and on the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 12th postoperative weeks. RESULTS Compared to sham-operated Control group the AVM group did not show important alterations in hematological parameters nor in erythrocyte aggregation and deformability. However, slightly increased aggregation and moderately decreased deformability values were found, without significant differences. The changes normalized by the 12th postoperative week. CONCLUSIONS The presented rat model of a small-caliber AVM created on saphenous vessels does not cause significant micro-rheological changes. The alterations found were most likely related to the acute phase reactions and not to the presence of a small-caliber shunt. The model seems to be suitable for further studies of AVM progression.
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- Mohammad Walid Al-Smadi
- Department of Operative Techniques and Surgical Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
- Kalman Laki Doctoral School, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Operative Techniques and Surgical Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
- Doctoral School of Clinical Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Operative Techniques and Surgical Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
- Doctoral School of Clinical Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Operative Techniques and Surgical Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
- Doctoral School of Clinical Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Operative Techniques and Surgical Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Operative Techniques and Surgical Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Operative Techniques and Surgical Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Operative Techniques and Surgical Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
- Doctoral School of Clinical Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Operative Techniques and Surgical Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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Hadad S, Rangwala SD, Stout JN, Mut F, Orbach DB, Cebral JR, See AP. Understanding development of jugular bulb stenosis in vein of galen malformations: identifying metrics of complex flow dynamics in the cerebral venous vasculature of infants. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1113034. [PMID: 37275225 PMCID: PMC10236198 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1113034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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Introduction: Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) assess biological systems based on specific boundary conditions. We propose modeling more advanced hemodynamic metrics, such as core line length (CL) and critical points which characterize complexity of flow in the context of cerebral vasculature, and specifically cerebral veins during the physiologically evolving early neonatal state of vein of Galen malformations (VOGM). CFD has not been applied to the study of arteriovenous shunting in Vein of Galen Malformations but could help illustrate the pathophysiology of this malformation. Methods: Three neonatal patients with VOGM at Boston Children's Hospital met inclusion criteria for this study. Structural MRI data was segmented to generate a mesh of the VOGM and venous outflow. Boundary condition flow velocity was derived from PC-MR sequences with arterial and venous dual velocity encoding. The mesh and boundary conditions were applied to model the cerebral venous flow. We computed flow variables including mean wall shear stress (WSSmean), mean OSI, CL, and the mean number of critical points (nCrPointsmean) for each patient specific model. A critical point is defined as the location where the shear stress vector field is zero (stationary point) and can be used to describe complexity of flow. Results: The division of flow into the left and right venous outflow was comparable between PC-MR and CFD modeling. A high complexity recirculating flow pattern observed on PC-MR was also identified on CFD modeling. Regions of similar WSSmean and OSImean (<1.3 fold) in the left and right venous outflow channels of a single patient have several-fold magnitude difference in higher order hemodynamic metrics (> 3.3 fold CL, > 1.7 fold nCrPointsmean). Specifically, the side which developed JBS in each model had greater nCrPointsmean compared to the jugular bulb with no stenosis (VOGM1: 4.49 vs. 2.53, VOGM2: 1.94 vs. 0, VOGM3: 1 vs. 0). Biologically, these regions had subsequently divergent development, with increased complexity of flow associating with venous stenosis. Discussion: Advanced metrics of flow complexity identified in computational models may reflect observed flow phenomena not fully characterized by primary or secondary hemodynamic parameters. These advanced metrics may indicate physiological states that impact development of jugular bulb stenosis in VOGM.
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- Sara Hadad
- Department of Bioengineering, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, United States
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- Cerebrovascular Surgery and Interventions Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Southern California LAC+USC, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Division of Newborn Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, United States
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- Cerebrovascular Surgery and Interventions Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Neurointerventional Radiology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, United States
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- Cerebrovascular Surgery and Interventions Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Neurointerventional Radiology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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Chen Y, Chen P, Li R, Han H, Li Z, Ma L, Yan D, Zhang H, Lin F, Li R, Meng X, Jin H, Li Y, Ye X, Kang S, Wang H, Chen X, Zhao Y. Rupture-related quantitative hemodynamics of the supratentorial arteriovenous malformation nidus. J Neurosurg 2023; 138:740-749. [PMID: 35962966 DOI: 10.3171/2022.6.jns212818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The hemodynamics of a brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM) nidus may be closely related to clinical presentation. The authors of this study aimed to explore the hemorrhagic quantitative hemodynamic indicators of the nidus through quantitative digital subtraction angiography (QDSA). METHODS The quantitative hemodynamic parameters were generated from QDSA. Three data sets were used to explore independent quantitative hemodynamic indicators associated with AVM rupture. The training data set was exploited to discover independent quantitative hemodynamic indicators of AVM rupture by performing univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. The authors plotted receiver operating characteristic curves to validate the diagnostic performance of the hemorrhagic hemodynamic indicators using the training and two external validation data sets. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was adopted to verify the predictive power of these risk indicators of future hemorrhage in the external prospective validation data set. RESULTS A total of 151 patients were included in this study, 91 in the training set and 30 in each of the two validation sets. A higher stasis index and slower transnidal relative velocity (TRV) of the nidus were significantly correlated with AVM rupture. The areas under the curve (AUCs) of the stasis index (nidus) were 0.765 and 0.815 and those of the TRV (nidus) were 0.735 and 0.796, respectively, in the training and retrospective external validation sets. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis confirmed the validity of the stasis index and TRV in predicting future rupture risk in the prospective validation data set (p = 0.008 and 0.041, respectively, log-rank test). CONCLUSIONS A higher stasis index (nidus) and slower TRV (nidus) in QDSA were associated with AVM rupture and were effective indicators of future hemorrhage, suggesting that the core mechanisms underlying AVM rupture could be intravascular blood stasis and occlusive hyperemia of the nidus.
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- Yu Chen
- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing
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- 2College of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing
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- 3Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing
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- 3Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing
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- 3Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing.,4Department of Neurosurgery, Peking University International Hospital, Peking University, Beijing; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing.,4Department of Neurosurgery, Peking University International Hospital, Peking University, Beijing; and.,5China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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Muacevic A, Adler JR. Management of Brain Arteriovenous Malformations: A Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e34053. [PMID: 36824547 PMCID: PMC9942537 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.34053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVM) are vascular malformations of the brain affecting all ages. The optimum management strategy is essentially devoid of high-quality evidence and is highly nuanced and embedded in local customs. This study summarizes the frequently employed management strategies, drawing conclusions on the utility of each method of treatment and delving into controversies surrounding them. A literature search on PubMed and Medline was done on January 3rd, 2022. 11,767 articles were found, and abstracts were reviewed. Full-text review of 153 articles led to chapters from three books and 71 articles incorporated into a summative discussion. Spetzler-Ponce (S-P) Class A patients may be offered surgery if they are good surgical candidates and have a good number of high-quality years of life left. The exception is diffuse Spetzler-Martin (S-M) grade 2 in a patient older than 40 years: radiosurgery for unruptured and embolization for ruptured. S-P Class B may be offered surgery if a compact nidus or if younger than 40 years. If diffuse or age greater than 40, radiosurgery may be preferred if the Pollock-Flickinger score is less than 2.5. For the remainder of S-P Class B, conservative management may be preferred. S-P Class C is generally not treated unless young or those patients with poorly controlled seizures affecting their quality of life are willing to risk permanent neurological deficits. While the quality of studies is generally high, the level of evidence is concerning with only one randomized controlled trial (RCT). Most research output hails from high-income countries, i.e., perhaps not universally applicable to all settings owing to possible genetic, environmental, and resource differences. More research is needed: large volume studies in the pregnant population, validation of scoring systems in pediatric age groups, clinical trials focused on combination multi-staged treatment modalities, and studies originating from the developing world.
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McGuire LS, Rizko M, Brunozzi D, Charbel FT, Alaraj A. Vessel wall imaging and quantitative flow assessment in arteriovenous malformations: A feasibility study. Interv Neuroradiol 2022:15910199221143189. [PMID: 36471507 DOI: 10.1177/15910199221143189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) carry a rupture rate of 2-3% per year. Several architectural factors may influence rupture rate, and a recently theorized model of AVMs describes the influence of vessel wall inflammation. A novel imaging modality, vessel wall imaging (VWI), has been developed to view inflammatory processes in vessel wall foci but has not yet been examined in AVMs, which is the aim of this study. METHODS This retrospective review studies prospectively collected data on patients with ruptured and unruptured AVMs between 2019 and 2021. Inclusion criteria included adult patients (≥18 years) with radiographically diagnosed AVM who underwent VWI. Charts were reviewed for medical history, clinical presentation, hospital course, discharge condition, and follow-up. Angioarchitectural features, blood flow, and VWI were compared in patients with and without hemorrhagic patients. RESULTS Nine patients underwent VWI, mean age 37.7 ± 9.9 years. Four presented with hemorrhage (44.4%). Seven (77.7%) received glue embolization and 6 (66.7%) underwent surgical resection. All patients (4/4) with a history of hypertension presented with hemorrhage (p = 0.0027). Size and Spetzler-Martin grade were not associated with hemorrhage (p = 0.47, p = 0.59). Net AVM flow was higher in patients presenting with hemorrhage, although nonsignificant (p = 0.19). With VWI, 3 (75%) hemorrhagic AVMs showed visible nidus and draining veins, and all three demonstrated positive post-contrast wall enhancement in at least one of their draining veins; conversely, of fivenonhemorrhagic AVMs, only 2 (40%) demonstrated post-contrast wall enhancement in any draining vein (p = 0.090). CONCLUSION This pilot study successfully demonstrated capture of venous walls in AVMs using VWI. In this study, draining vein enhancement occurred more often in hemorrhagic AVM and in those with higher venous volumetric flow.
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- Laura Stone McGuire
- Department of Neurosurgery, 14681The University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, 14681The University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, 14681The University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, 14681The University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, 14681The University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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State of the Art in the Role of Endovascular Embolization in the Management of Brain Arteriovenous Malformations-A Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11237208. [PMID: 36498782 PMCID: PMC9739246 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11237208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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As a significant cause of intracerebral hemorrhages, seizures, and neurological decline, brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs) are a rare group of complex vascular lesions with devastating implications for patients' quality of life. Although the concerted effort of the scientific community has improved our understanding of bAVM biology, the exact mechanism continues to be elucidated. Furthermore, to this day, due to the high heterogeneity of bAVMs as well as the lack of objective data brought by the lack of evaluative and comparative studies, there is no clear consensus on the treatment of this life-threatening and dynamic disease. As a consequence, patients often fall short of obtaining the optimal treatment. Endovascular embolization is an inherent part of multidisciplinary bAVM management that can be used in various clinical scenarios, each with different objectives. Well-trained neuro-interventional centers are proficient at curing bAVMs that are smaller than 3 cm; are located superficially in noneloquent areas; and have fewer, larger, and less tortuous feeding arteries. The transvenous approach is an emerging effective and safe technique that potentially offers a chance to cure previously untreatable bAVMs. This review provides the state of the art in all aspects of endovascular embolization in the management of bAVMs.
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Osorno-Cruz C, Hasanpour Z, Peart R, Dodd W, Laurent D, Aghili-Mehrizi S, Lucke-Wold B, Chalouhi N. Venous Outflow for Brain Arteriovenous Malformations: Overview and Treatment Implications. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NEUROBIOLOGY 2022; 4:151. [PMID: 36081858 PMCID: PMC9450881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Introduction Recent evidence has demonstrated a close relationship between the cerebral venous and lymphatic systems. Venous congestion has been implicated in a host of neurologic disorders, with relevance for vascular etiologies. Objective The authors aim to review the literature as it pertains to brain arteriovenous malformations' (BAVMs) venous hemodynamics and glymphatic pathways, as well as the implications of BAVM treatment. Results BAVMs offer a unique challenge, with sudden alteration in flow dynamics leading to increased hemorrhage risk and difficult challenges post-treatment. Conclusion Recent progress in the understanding of CNS fluid dynamics and glymphatic pathways have revealed important implications for BAVM pathology and treatment. As imaging techniques and treatment modalities advance, there is a need to further investigate this relationship as it relates to therapeutic options and post-treatment sequalae.
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- C Osorno-Cruz
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville
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Cezayirli PC, Türe H, Türe U. Microsurgical Treatment of Deep and Eloquent AVMs. Adv Tech Stand Neurosurg 2022; 44:17-53. [PMID: 35107672 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-87649-4_2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Over the past 30 years, the treatment of deep and eloquent arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) has moved away from microneurosurgical resection and towards medical management and the so-called minimally invasive techniques, such as endovascular embolization and radiosurgery. The Spetzler-Martin grading system (and subsequent modifications) has done much to aid in risk stratification for surgical intervention; however, the system does not predict the risk of hemorrhage nor risk from other interventions. In more recent years, the ARUBA trial has suggested that unruptured AVMs should be medically managed. In our experience, although these eloquent regions of the brain should be discussed with patients in assessing the risks and benefits of intervention, we believe each AVM should be assessed based on the characteristics of the patient and the angio-architecture of the AVM, in particular venous hypertension, which may guide us to treat even high-grade AVMs when we believe we can (and need to) to benefit the patient. Advances in imaging and intraoperative adjuncts have helped us in decision making, preoperative planning, and ensuring good outcomes for our patients. Here, we present several cases to illustrate our primary points that treating low-grade AVMs can be more difficult than treating high-grade ones, mismanagement of deep and eloquent AVMs at the behest of dogma can harm patients, and the treatment of any AVM should be tailored to the individual patient and that patient's lesion.
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- Phillip Cem Cezayirli
- Department of Neurosurgery, Yeditepe University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
- Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Yeditepe University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Yeditepe University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Mamonov NA, Samochernykh KA. [Relationship between the features of venous drainage of supratentorial arteriovenous malformations and the risk of intracranial hemorrhage]. ZHURNAL VOPROSY NEIROKHIRURGII IMENI N. N. BURDENKO 2022; 86:104-108. [PMID: 35942844 DOI: 10.17116/neiro202286041104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intracranial hemorrhage is the most common complication of cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVM). In recent years, most studies devoted to the features of AVM functioning consider venous drainage as important factor influencing the rupture of malformation. OBJECTIVE To review the literature data on the relationship between the features of venous drainage of cerebral arteriovenous malformations and intracranial hemorrhage. MATERIAL AND METHODS We found 43 studies discussing the features of AVM venous drainage for the period from 1982 to 2020. Most of reports were published between 2005 and 2020. RESULTS Deep venous drainage and a single drainage vein were the most significant factors influencing the risk of hemorrhage. Venous ectasia, reflux, stenosis, number, length and tortuosity of drainage veins were less important for the risk of AVM rupture. CONCLUSION Analysis of the features of AVM venous drainage can make it possible to predict the natural course of disease and risk of intracranial hemorrhage. These aspects are essential for neurosurgical treatment.
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- N A Mamonov
- Polenov Research Neurosurgical Institute, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Polenov Research Neurosurgical Institute, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Africk BN, Heiferman DM, Wozniak AW, Behzadi F, Ballard MS, Chazaro JM, Zsigray BM, Shanker RM, Reynolds MR, Anderson DE, Serrone JC. Angioarchitectural features amongst patients with unruptured brain arteriovenous malformations presenting with headache: findings from a single center retrospective review of 76 patients. J Headache Pain 2021; 22:122. [PMID: 34627140 PMCID: PMC8501699 DOI: 10.1186/s10194-021-01331-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background Brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) consist of abnormal connections between arteries and veins via an interposing nidus. While hemorrhage is the most common presentation, unruptured AVMs can present with headaches, seizures, neurological deficits, or be found incidentally. It remains unclear as to what AVM characteristics contribute to pain generation amongst unruptured AVM patients with headaches. Methods To assess this relationship, the current study evaluates angiographic and clinical features amongst patients with unruptured brain AVMs presenting with headache. Loyola University Medical Center medical records were queried for diagnostic codes corresponding to AVMs. In patients with unruptured AVMs, we analyzed the correlation between the presenting symptom of headache and various demographic and angiographic features. Results Of the 144 AVMs treated at our institution between 1980 and 2017, 76 were unruptured and had sufficient clinical data available. Twenty-three presented with headaches, while 53 patients had other presenting symptoms. Patients presenting with headache were less likely to have venous stenosis compared to those with a non-headache presentation (13 % vs. 36 %, p = 0.044). Conclusions Our study suggests that the absence of venous stenosis may contribute to headache symptomatology. This serves as a basis for further study of correlations between AVM angioarchitecture and symptomatology to direct headache management in AVM patients.
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- Benjamin N Africk
- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, 725 Welch Road, CA, 94304, Palo Alto, USA
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- Clinical Research Office, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S. First Avenue, IL, 60153, Maywood, USA
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- Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, 2160 S. First Avenue, IL, 60153, Maywood, USA
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- Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, 2160 S. First Avenue, IL, 60153, Maywood, USA
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- Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, 2160 S. First Avenue, IL, 60153, Maywood, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S. First Avenue, IL, 60153, Maywood, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S. First Avenue, IL, 60153, Maywood, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S. First Avenue, IL, 60153, Maywood, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S. First Avenue, IL, 60153, Maywood, USA.,Edward Hines Jr Veteran Administration Hospital, 5000 5th Avenue, IL, 60141, Hines, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S. First Avenue, IL, 60153, Maywood, USA. .,Edward Hines Jr Veteran Administration Hospital, 5000 5th Avenue, IL, 60141, Hines, USA. .,Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S 1st Avenue, IL, 60153, Maywood, USA.
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Healy GM, Gondal F, Rutledge N, Houlihan DD, McCann JW. Proctalgia secondary to rectal arteriovenous malformation and inferior mesenteric vein stenosis in a patient post liver transplant. CVIR Endovasc 2021; 4:5. [PMID: 33400018 PMCID: PMC7785619 DOI: 10.1186/s42155-020-00196-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Chronic proctalgia can have a major impact upon quality of life. There are many potential aetiologies however, in some patients no cause can be identified. Case presentation We present a patient post liver transplant with intractable proctalgia, despite multidisciplinary management including opioids, nerve blocks and surgical intervention. An underlying rectal arteriovenous malformation (AVM) was subsequently identified and successfully treated with embolotherapy. The onset of symptoms coincided with the development of inferior mesenteric vein stenosis, likely leading to engorgement of the malformation due to impaired venous outflow. Neovascularisation secondary to the liver transplant procedure may also have contributed to growth of the lesion. Conclusion This is a rare presentation of rectal AVM. These lesions can be treated with minimally invasive embolisation/sclerotherapy and should be considered in cases of unexplained proctalgia.
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- G M Healy
- Department of Radiology, St Vincent's University Hospital, D04 T6F4, Dublin, Ireland.
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- School of Medicine, University College Dublin, D04 V1W8, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Hepatology, St Vincent's University Hospital, D04 T6F4, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Hepatology, St Vincent's University Hospital, D04 T6F4, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Radiology, St Vincent's University Hospital, D04 T6F4, Dublin, Ireland
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Tiwari S, Garg PK, Khera PS, K.B SB, Yadav T, Sureka B. Delayed Spontaneous Thrombosis of Neglected Direct Carotid-Cavernous Fistula: A Case Report. Neurointervention 2020; 15:96-100. [PMID: 32550712 PMCID: PMC7412658 DOI: 10.5469/neuroint.2020.00094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Direct carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF) refers to direct communication between the cavernous portion of the internal carotid artery (ICA) and the cavernous sinus due to rent in the ICA, most commonly secondary to trauma. These are generally high-flow fistula and rarely resolve spontaneously. We report a case of a young male who developed features of direct CCF after trauma, was denied any treatment for 4 years, and then presented with spontaneous thrombosis of the fistula and a residual large pseudoaneurysm of the cavernous segment of the right ICA, which was subsequently managed with parent vessel occlusion.
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- Sarbesh Tiwari
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India,Correspondence to: Pawan Kumar Garg, MD Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan-342008, India Tel: +91-8003995327 E-mail:
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India
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Davidoff CL, Lo Presti A, Morgan MK. In Reply: Risk of First Hemorrhage of Brain Arteriovenous Malformations During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Neurosurgery 2019; 85:E1135. [PMID: 31541244 DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyz370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Fundación Jiménez Díaz Hospital Reyes Católicos Avenue Madrid, Spain
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- Departments of Clinical Medicine Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Macquarie University New South Wales, Australia
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