Pediatric brainstem cavernous malformations: 2-center experience in 40 children.

Publication

Pediatric brainstem cavernous malformations: 2-center experience in 40 children.

Journal Paper/Review - Mar 18, 2022

Velz Julia, Özkaratufan Sena, Krayenbühl Niklaus, Beccaria Kevin, Akeret Kevin, Attieh Christian, Ghannam Boulos, Guida Lelio, Benichi Sandro, Bozinov Oliver, Puget Stephanie, Blauwblomme Thomas, Regli Luca

Citation

Velz J, Özkaratufan S, Krayenbühl N, Beccaria K, Akeret K, Attieh C, Ghannam B, Guida L, Benichi S, Bozinov O, Puget S, Blauwblomme T, Regli L. Pediatric brainstem cavernous malformations: 2-center experience in 40 children. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2022:1-12.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

J Neurosurg Pediatr 2022

Publication Date

Mar 18, 2022

Issn Electronic

1933-0715

Pages

1-12

Brief description/objective

Brainstem cavernous malformations (BSCMs) are relatively uncommon, low-flow vascular lesions in children. Given the paucity of data, guidelines regarding the clinical management of BSCMs in children are lacking and the surgical indication is most commonly based on an individual surgeon's judgment and experience. The goal in this study was to evaluate the clinical behavior of BSCMs in childhood and the long-term outcome in children managed conservatively and surgically.