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Yurtluk MD, Bin-Alamer O, Flickinger JC, Hadjipanayis CG, Niranjan A, Lunsford LD. Multistaged Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Complex Large Lobar Arteriovenous Malformations: A Case Series. Neurosurgery 2024:00006123-990000000-01269. [PMID: 38967428 DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000003060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Although stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has well defined outcomes in the management of smaller-volume arteriovenous malformations (AVM), this report evaluates the outcomes when SRS is used for large-volume (≥10 cc) lobar AVMs. METHODS Between 1990 and 2022, a cohort of 1325 patients underwent Leksell Gamma Knife SRS for brain AVMs. Among these, 40 patients (25 women; median age: 37 years) with large lobar AVMs underwent volume-staged SRS followed by additional SRS procedures if needed (2-5 procedures). The patients presented with diverse AVM locations and Spetzler-Martin Grades. Before SRS, 16 patients underwent a total of 43 embolization procedures. RESULTS Over a median follow-up of 73 months, 20 patients achieved AVM obliteration. The 3, 5, and 10-year obliteration rates were 9.3%, 15.3%, and 53.3%, respectively. During the latency interval between the first SRS procedure and the last follow-up, 11 patients had intracerebral hemorrhages (ICH) and 6 developed new neurological deficits unrelated to ICH. The postoperative hemorrhage risk after the first SRS was 13.8% at 3 years, 16.6% at 5 years, and 36.2% at 10 years. No hemorrhagic event was documented after confirmed obliteration. Compared with the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) scores before SRS, the mRS improved or remained stable in 28 patients. Nine patients died during the observation interval. Five were related to ICH. CONCLUSION These outcomes underscore both the potential effectiveness and the limitations of multistage SRS procedures for complex high-risk large volume AVMs in critical brain lobar locations. Most patients retained either stable or improved long-term mRS scores. During the latency interval from the first SRS until obliteration, achieved after two or more procedures, the risk of hemorrhage and treatment-related complications persists.
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- Mehmet Denizhan Yurtluk
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Mollier O, Dupin C, Marnat G, Benech J, Vendrely V, Giraud N, Trouette R, Barreau X, Huchet A. [Stereotactic radiotherapy of non-tumoral brain pathologies: Arteriovenous malformations and trigeminal neuralgias]. Cancer Radiother 2022; 26:779-783. [PMID: 36030190 DOI: 10.1016/j.canrad.2022.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Stereotactic radiotherapy and radiosurgery allow delivery of high irradiation doses in a limited volume. These techniques are specially adapted to brain and nervous pathologies. Indication are not only cancers and tumors but also non tumor tissues such as arteriovenous malformations. In some case purpose of stereotactic radiotherapy is solely functional, for example for trigeminal neuralgia. We detail the questions that raise treatment of these non-tumor pathologies. These pathologies imply a multidisciplinary approach that associate radiation oncologists, neuro-radiologist and neurosurgeons.
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- O Mollier
- Service de neurochirurgie A, hôpital Pellegrin, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Service d'oncologie-radiothérapie, hôpital Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France; U1312-BRIC, eq BioGO, Inserm, université de Bordeaux, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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- Service de radiologie et de neuro-imagerie diagnostique et thérapeutique, hôpital Pellegrin, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Service d'oncologie-radiothérapie, hôpital Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Service d'oncologie-radiothérapie, hôpital Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France; U1312-BRIC, eq BioGO, Inserm, université de Bordeaux, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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- Service d'oncologie-radiothérapie, hôpital Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Service d'oncologie-radiothérapie, hôpital Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Service de radiologie et de neuro-imagerie diagnostique et thérapeutique, hôpital Pellegrin, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Service d'oncologie-radiothérapie, hôpital Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France.
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Scullen T, Mathkour M, Dumont AS. Commentary: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Dose-Response and Risk Factors for Obliteration of Arteriovenous Malformations Following Radiosurgery: An Update Based on the Last 20 Years of Published Clinical Evidence. NEUROSURGERY OPEN 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/neuopn/okab019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Bigder M, Choudhri O, Gupta M, Gummidipundi S, Han SS, Church EW, Chang SD, Levy RP, Do HM, Marks MP, Steinberg GK. Radiosurgery as a microsurgical adjunct: outcomes after microsurgical resection of intracranial arteriovenous malformations previously treated with stereotactic radiosurgery. J Neurosurg 2021; 136:185-196. [PMID: 34116503 DOI: 10.3171/2020.9.jns201538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Microsurgical resection of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) can be aided by staged treatment consisting of stereotactic radiosurgery followed by resection in a delayed fashion. This approach is particularly useful for high Spetzler-Martin (SM) grade lesions because radiosurgery can reduce flow through the AVM, downgrade the SM rating, and induce histopathological changes that additively render the AVM more manageable for resection. The authors present their 28-year experience in managing AVMs with adjunctive radiosurgery followed by resection. METHODS The authors retrospectively reviewed records of patients treated for cerebral AVMs at their institution between January 1990 and August 2019. All patients who underwent stereotactic radiosurgery (with or without embolization), followed by resection, were included in the study. Of 1245 patients, 95 met the eligibility criteria. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses were performed to assess relationships between key variables and clinical outcomes. RESULTS The majority of lesions treated (53.9%) were high grade (SM grade IV-V), 31.5% were intermediate (SM grade III), and 16.6% were low grade (SM grade I-II). Hemorrhage was the initial presenting sign in half of all patients (49.5%). Complete resection was achieved among 84% of patients, whereas 16% had partial resection, the majority of whom received additional radiosurgery. Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) scores of 0-2 were achieved in 79.8% of patients, and 20.2% had poor (mRS scores 3-6) outcomes. Improved (44.8%) or stable (19%) mRS scores were observed among 63.8% of patients, whereas 36.2% had a decline in mRS scores. This includes 22 patients (23.4%) with AVM hemorrhage and 6 deaths (6.7%) outside the perioperative period but prior to AVM obliteration. CONCLUSIONS Stereotactic radiosurgery is a useful adjunct in the presurgical management of cerebral AVMs. Multimodal therapy allowed for high rates of AVM obliteration and acceptable morbidity rates, despite the predominance of high-grade lesions in this series of patients.
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- Mark Bigder
- 1Department of Neurosurgery and Stanford Stroke Center, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery and Stanford Stroke Center, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery and Stanford Stroke Center, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford
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- 2Quantitative Sciences Unit, Stanford Center for Biomedical Informatics Research (BMIR), Stanford
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery and Stanford Stroke Center, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford.,2Quantitative Sciences Unit, Stanford Center for Biomedical Informatics Research (BMIR), Stanford
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery and Stanford Stroke Center, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery and Stanford Stroke Center, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford
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- 3Department of Radiation Oncology, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery and Stanford Stroke Center, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford.,4Department of Radiology, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, California
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery and Stanford Stroke Center, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford.,4Department of Radiology, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, California
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery and Stanford Stroke Center, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford
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Does Endovascular Treatment with Curative Intention Have Benefits for Treating High-Grade Arteriovenous Malformation versus Radiosurgery? Efficacy, Safety, and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis. World Neurosurg 2021; 149:e178-e187. [PMID: 33618042 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.02.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND The treatment of high-grade arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) remains challenging. Microsurgery provides a rapid and complete occlusion compared with other options but is associated with undesirable morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to compare the occlusion rates, incidence of unfavorable outcomes, and cost-effectiveness of embolization and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) as a curative treatment for high-grade AVMs. METHODS A retrospective series of 57 consecutive patients with high-grade AVM treated with embolization or SRS, with the aim of achieving complete occlusion, was analyzed. Demographic, clinical, and angioarchitectonic variables were collected. Both treatments were compared for the occlusion rate and procedure-related complications. In addition, a cost-effectiveness analysis was performed. RESULTS Thirty patients (52.6%) were men and 27 (47.4%) were women (mean age, 39 years). AVMs were unruptured in 43 patients (75.4%), and ruptured in 14 patients (24.6%). The presence of deep venous drainage, nidus volume, perforated arterial supply, and eloquent localization was more frequent in the SRS group. Complications such as hemorrhage or worsening of previous seizures were more frequent in the embolization group. No significant differences were observed in the occlusion rates or in the time necessary to achieve occlusion between the groups. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio for endovascular treatment versus SRS was $53.279. CONCLUSIONS Both techniques achieved similar occlusion rates, but SRS carried a lower risk of complications. Staged embolization may be associated with a greater risk of hemorrhage, whereas SRS was shown to have a better cost-effectiveness ratio. These results support SRS as a better treatment option for high-grade AVMs.
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Hirschmann D, Goebl P, Witte FH, Gatterbauer B, Wang WT, Dodier P, Bavinzski G, Ertl A, Marik W, Mallouhi A, Roetzer T, Dorfer C, Eisner W, Gruber A, Kitz K, Frischer JM. Evaluation of the radiosurgical treatment of cerebral arteriovenous malformations: a retrospective single-center analysis of three decades. J Neurointerv Surg 2019; 12:401-406. [PMID: 31558656 DOI: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2019-015332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Revised: 09/13/2019] [Accepted: 09/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKRS) in the treatment of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) is still controversially discussed. OBJECTIVE To present long-term follow-up data on patients after Gamma Knife radiosurgery for cerebral AVMs. METHODS Overall, 516 patients received radiosurgery for cerebral AVMs between 1992 and 2018 at our department, of whom 265 received radiosurgery alone and 207 were treated with a combined endovascular-radiosurgical approach. Moreover, 45 patients were treated with a volume-staged approach. Two eras were analyzed, the pre-modern era between 1992 and 2002 and the modern era thereafter. RESULTS In GKRS-only treated patients, median time to nidus occlusion was 3.8 years. Spetzler-Ponce (SP) class was a significant predictor for time to obliteration in the whole sample. Median time to obliteration for the combined treatment group was 6.5 years. Patients in the pre-modern era had a significantly higher obliteration rate than those treated in the modern era. Overall, the calculated yearly hemorrhage risk in the observation period after first GKRS was 1.3%. Permanent post-radiosurgical complications occurred in 4.9% of cases but did not differ between the treatment groups or treatment eras. The obliteration rate was significantly lower and the hemorrhage rate was higher in volume-staged treated patients than in conventionally treated patients. CONCLUSION GKRS is an effective treatment option for SP class A and B cerebral AVMs. After combined endovascular-radiosurgical treatment, the outcome of selected SP class C AVMs aligns with that of SP class B lesions. Both the combined therapy and radiosurgery alone constitute sound methods for treatment of cerebral AVMs.
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- Dorian Hirschmann
- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Radiology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Radiology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Neurology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johannes Kepler Universitat Linz, Linz, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Volume-Staged Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Large Brain Arteriovenous Malformation. World Neurosurg 2019; 132:e604-e612. [PMID: 31442655 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.08.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Revised: 08/07/2019] [Accepted: 08/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Large brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) pose a management dilemma because of the limited success of any single treatment modality by itself. Surgery alone is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Similarly, embolization alone has limited efficacy. Volume-staged Gamma Knife radiosurgery (VSGR) has been developed for the treatment of large AVMs to increase the efficacy and improve safety of treatment of these lesions. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of VSGR technique for the treatment of large brain AVMs. METHODS The study included patients treated by VSGR between May 2009 and July 2015. All patients had large AVMs (>10 mL). There were 29 patients. RESULTS Twenty-four patients completed radiographic follow-up, with 15 obliteration cases (62.5%). A total of 56 sessions were performed. The mean AVM volume was 16 mL (range, 10.1-29.3 mL). The mean prescription dose was 18 Gy (range, 14-22 Gy). The mean follow-up duration was 43 months (range, 21-73 months). One patient died during follow-up of an unrelated cause. Two patients had hemorrhage during follow-up. Symptomatic edema developed in 5 patients (17%). The factors affecting obliteration were smaller total volume, higher dose/stage, nondeep location, compact AVM, AVM score <3, >18 Gy dose, and <15 mL total volume. The factors affecting symptomatic edema were smaller total volume and shorter time between first and last sessions (P = 0.012). T2 image changes were affected by Spetzler-Martin grade ≥3 (P = 0.013) and AVM score ≥3 (P = 0.014). CONCLUSIONS VSGR provides an effective and safe treatment option for large brain AVMs. Smaller AVM volume is associated with higher obliteration rate.
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Franzin A, Panni P, Spatola G, Del Vecchio A, Gallotti AL, Gigliotti CR, Cavalli A, Donofrio CA, Mortini P. Results of volume-staged fractionated Gamma Knife radiosurgery for large complex arteriovenous malformations: obliteration rates and clinical outcomes of an evolving treatment paradigm. J Neurosurg 2018; 125:104-113. [PMID: 27903180 DOI: 10.3171/2016.7.gks161549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE There are few reported series regarding volume-staged Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKRS) for the treatment of large, complex, cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). The object of this study was to report the results of using volume-staged Gamma Knife radiosurgery for patients affected by large and complex AVMs. METHODS Data from 20 patients with large AVMs were prospectively included in the authors' AVM database between 2004 and 2012. A staging strategy was used when treating lesion volumes larger than 10 cm3. Hemorrhage and seizures were the presenting clinical feature for 6 (30%) and 8 (40%) patients, respectively. The median AVM volume was 15.9 cm3 (range 10.1-34.3 cm3). The mean interval between stages (± standard deviation) was 15 months (± 9 months). The median margin dose for each stage was 20 Gy (range 18-25 Gy). RESULTS Obliteration was confirmed in 8 (42%) patients after a mean follow-up of 45 months (range 19-87 months). A significant reduction (> 75%) of the original nidal volume was achieved in 4 (20%) patients. Engel Class I-II seizure status was reported by 75% of patients presenting with seizures (50% Engel Class I and 25% Engel Class II) after radiosurgery. After radiosurgery, 71.5% (5/7) of patients who had presented with a worsening neurological deficit reported a complete resolution or amelioration. None of the patients who presented acutely because of hemorrhage experienced a new bleeding episode during follow-up. One (5%) patient developed radionecrosis that caused sensorimotor hemisyndrome. Two (10%) patients sustained a bleeding episode after GKRS, although only 1 (5%) was symptomatic. High nidal flow rate and a time interval between stages of less than 11.7 months were factors significantly associated with AVM obliteration (p = 0.021 and p = 0.041, respectively). Patient age younger than 44 years was significantly associated with a greater than 75% reduction in AVM volume but not with AVM obliteration (p = 0.024). CONCLUSIONS According to the results of this study, volume-staged GKRS is an effective and safe treatment strategy for large, complex, cerebral AVMs for which microsurgery or endovascular approaches could carry substantially higher risks to the patient. Radiation doses up to 20 Gy can be safely administered. The time interval between stages should be shorter than 11.7 months to increase the chance of obliteration. High nidal flow and a patient age younger than 44 years were factors associated with nidus obliteration and significant nidus reduction, respectively.
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- Departments of 1 Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery, and
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Awake craniotomy for excision of arteriovenous malformations? A qualitative comparison study with stereotactic radiosurgery. J Clin Neurosci 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2018.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Marciscano AE, Huang J, Tamargo RJ, Hu C, Khattab MH, Aggarwal S, Lim M, Redmond KJ, Rigamonti D, Kleinberg LR. Long-term Outcomes With Planned Multistage Reduced Dose Repeat Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Treatment of Inoperable High-Grade Arteriovenous Malformations: An Observational Retrospective Cohort Study. Neurosurgery 2018; 81:136-146. [PMID: 28201783 DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyw041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2015] [Accepted: 11/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There is no consensus regarding the optimal management of inoperable high-grade arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). This long-term study of 42 patients with high-grade AVMs reports obliteration and adverse event (AE) rates using planned multistage repeat stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy and safety of multistage SRS with treatment of the entire AVM nidus at each treatment session to achieve complete obliteration of high-grade AVMs. METHODS Patients with high-grade Spetzler-Martin (S-M) III-V AVMs treated with at least 2 multistage SRS treatments from 1989 to 2013. Clinical outcomes of obliteration rate, minor/major AEs, and treatment characteristics were collected. RESULTS Forty-two patients met inclusion criteria (n = 26, S-M III; n = 13, S-M IV; n = 3, S-M V) with a median follow-up was 9.5 yr after first SRS. Median number of SRS treatment stages was 2, and median interval between stages was 3.5 yr. Twenty-two patients underwent pre-SRS embolization. Complete AVM obliteration rate was 38%, and the median time to obliteration was 9.7 yr. On multivariate analysis, higher S-M grade was significantly associated ( P = .04) failure to achieve obliteration. Twenty-seven post-SRS AEs were observed, and the post-SRS intracranial hemorrhage rate was 0.027 events per patient year. CONCLUSION Treatment of high-grade AVMs with multistage SRS achieves AVM obliteration in a meaningful proportion of patients with acceptable AE rates. Lower obliteration rates were associated with higher S-M grade and pre-SRS embolization. This approach should be considered with caution, as partial obliteration does not protect from hemorrhage.
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- Ariel E Marciscano
- Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Oncology, Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington, DC
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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Utilization of hypofractionated radiotherapy in treatment of glioblastoma multiforme in elderly patients not receiving adjuvant chemoradiotherapy: A National Cancer Database Analysis. J Neurooncol 2017; 136:385-394. [PMID: 29209874 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-017-2665-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2017] [Accepted: 11/04/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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To assess the utilization and outcomes of adjuvant monotherapy with hypofractionated radiation (RT) among elderly patients not receiving traditional adjuvant chemoradiotherapy (cRT) for glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). A retrospective analysis using the National Cancer Data Base with GBM patients aged 65 years or older treated between 2005 and 2012 was conducted. Patients who underwent hypofractionated RT (40 Gy), conventional RT (60 Gy), chemotherapy, or best supportive care alone were included. Statistical methods included logistic regression for utilization and Cox regression for survival analysis. A total of 9556 patients were analyzed. On multivariate analysis (compared to those receiving conventional RT), patients more likely to be treated with hypofractionated RT were older (75-84 years old OR 2.05; p < 0.01 and ≥ 85 years old OR 3.32; p < 0.01), with a Charlson/Deyo score of 2 or higher (OR 1.80; p = 0.05), from communities > 50 miles from their treatment facility (50-100 miles OR 8.03; p < 0.01 and > 100 miles OR 7.16; p < 0.01), treated at an Academic/Research facility (OR 2.85; p = 0.04), and diagnosed between 2011 and 2012 (OR 4.15; p < 0.01). On Cox regression, hypofractionated RT (HR 0.65; p < 0.01), conventional RT (HR 0.60; p < 0.01), and chemotherapy alone (HR 0.69; p < 0.01) were all associated with decreased risk of death compared to no adjuvant therapy. Among patients receiving adjuvant treatment, utilization of hypofractionated RT increased from 7 to 19% during the study period. Among elderly patients with GBM not receiving cRT, the utilization of adjuvant monotherapy with hypofractionated RT has increased over time. Retrospective evidence suggests it may be better than best supportive care alone and as good as conventionally fractionated RT alone.
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Hafez A, Oulasvirta E, Koroknay-Pál P, Niemelä M, Hernesniemi J, Laakso A. Timing of surgery for ruptured supratentorial arteriovenous malformations. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2017; 159:2103-2112. [PMID: 28894970 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-017-3315-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2017] [Accepted: 08/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND There are conflicting opinions regarding the optimal waiting time to perform surgery after rupture of supratentorial arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) to achieve the best possible outcome. OBJECTIVE To analyze factors influencing outcomes for ruptured supratentorial AVMs after surgery, paying particular attention to the timing of the surgery. METHODS We retrospectively investigated 59 patients admitted to our center between 2000 and 2014 for surgical treatment of ruptured supratentorial AVMs. We evaluated the effect of timing of surgery and other variables on the outcome at 2-4 months (early outcome), at 12 months (intermediate outcome) after surgery, and at final follow-up at the end of 2016 (late outcome). RESULTS Age over 40 years (OR 18.4; 95% CI 1.9-172.1; p = 0.011), high Hunt and Hess grade (4 or 5) before surgery (OR 13.5; 95% CI 2.1-89.2; p = 0.007), hydrocephalus on admission (OR 12.9; 95% CI 1.8-94.4; p = 0.011), and over 400 cm3 bleeding during surgery (OR 11.5; 95% CI 1.5-86.6; p = 0.017) were associated with an unfavorable early outcome. Age over 40 years (OR 62.8; 95% CI 2.6-1524.9; p = 0.011), associated aneurysms (OR 34.7; 95% CI 1.4-829.9; p = 0.029), high Hunt and Hess grade before surgery (OR 29.2; 95% CI 2.6-332.6; p = 0.007), and over 400 cm3 bleeding during surgery (OR 35.3; 95% CI 1.7-748.7; p = 0.022) were associated with an unfavorable intermediate outcome. Associated aneurysms (OR 8.2; 95% CI 1.2-55.7; p = 0.031), high Hunt and Hess grade before surgery (OR 5.7; 95% CI 1.3-24.3; p = 0.019), and over 400 cm3 bleeding during surgery (OR 5.8; 95% CI 1.2-27.3; p = 0.027) were associated with an unfavorable outcome at last follow-up. Elapsed time between rupture and surgery did not affect early or final outcome. CONCLUSIONS Early surgery in patients with ruptured supratentorial arteriovenous malformation is feasible strategy, with late results comparable to those achieved with delayed surgery. Many other factors than timing of surgery play significant roles in long-term outcomes for surgically treated ruptured supratentorial AVMs.
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- Ahmad Hafez
- Department of Neurosurgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Topeliuksenkatu 5, 00260, Helsinki, Finland.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Topeliuksenkatu 5, 00260, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Topeliuksenkatu 5, 00260, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Topeliuksenkatu 5, 00260, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Topeliuksenkatu 5, 00260, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Topeliuksenkatu 5, 00260, Helsinki, Finland
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Nagy G, Grainger A, Hodgson TJ, Rowe JG, Coley SC, Kemeny AA, Radatz MW. Staged-Volume Radiosurgery of Large Arteriovenous Malformations Improves Outcome by Reducing the Rate of Adverse Radiation Effects. Neurosurgery 2017; 80:180-192. [DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000001212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2015] [Accepted: 11/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: The treatment of large arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) remains challenging. Recently, staged-volume radiosurgery (SVRS) has become an option.
OBJECTIVE: To compare the outcome of SVRS on large AVMs with our historical, single-stage radiosurgery (SSRS) series.
METHODS: We have been prospectively collecting data of patients treated by SVRS since 2007. There were 84 patients who had a median age of 37 years (range, 9-62 years) who were treated until July 2013. The outcomes of 76 of those who had follow-ups available were analyzed and compared with the outcomes of 122 patients treated with the best SSRS technique.
RESULTS: There were 21.5% of AVMs that were deep seated, and 44% presented with hemorrhage resulting in 45% fixed neurological deficit. There were 14% of patients who had undergone embolization before radiosurgery. The median nidus treatment volume was 19.7 cm3 (6.65-68.7) and 17.5 Gy (13-22.5) prescription isodose was given. Of the 44 lesions having radiological follow-up at 4 years, 61.4% were completely obliterated. Previous embolization (50% with and 63% without) and higher Spetzler-Martin grades appeared to be the negative factors in successful obliteration, but treatment volume was not. Within 3 years after radiosurgery, the annual bleed rates of unruptured and previously ruptured AVMs were 3.2% and 5.6%, respectively. Three bleeds were fatal and 2 resulted in significant modified Rankin scale 3 morbidity. These rates differ little from SSRS. Temporary adverse radiation effects (AREs) did not change significantly, but permanent AREs dropped from 15% to 6.5% (P = .03) compared with SSRS.
CONCLUSION: Obliteration and hemorrhage rates of large AVMs treated by SVRS are similar to historical SSRS. However, SVRS offers a lower rate of AREs.
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- Gábor Nagy
- National Institute of Clinical Neurosciences, Budapest, Hungary
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- National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Radiology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Thornbury Radiosurgery Centre, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Radiology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Thornbury Radiosurgery Centre, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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