Neurosurgery of Arteriovenous Malformations and Fistulas: A Multimodal Approach

Arteriovenous malformations (AVM) and fistulas (AVF) differ from all other pathology affecting the central nervous system by their high-flow arteriovenous shunts.Permanent occlusion of these shunts is the essence and the challenge of therapy. Much progress has been made since the first neurosurgical efforts to deal with these problems. Endovascular therapy and radiosurgery became accepted alternatives or adjuncts to surgery. In many instances the choice of the primary therapeutic modality is not clear and arguments can be found for several options. However, microsurgery, endovascular therapy and radiosurgery differ very much with regard to invasiveness, length of stay at the hospital but also residual risk after therapy. These secondary factors are often decisive for the choice of treatment modality. The book presents in a clearly structured way the modern treatment concepts. It has been written for all colleagues involved in surgery, radiosurgery and endovascular therapy of neurovascular malformations. Additional ISBNs 3211837035, 3709172764, 9783211837030, 9783709172766Neurosurgery of Arteriovenous Malformations and Fistulas: A Multimodal Approach is written by Robert Schmid-Elsaesser; Alexander Muacevic; Hartmut Br�ckmann; Berndt Wowra and published by Springer. ISBNs for Neurosurgery of Arteriovenous Malformations and Fistulas are 9783709161630, 3709161630 and the print ISBNs are 9783211837030, 3211837035. Additional ISBNs include 3211837035, 3709172764, 9783211837030, 9783709172766.