Description
Arteriovenous and Cavernous Malformations, Volume 143, is the latest addition in the ongoing HCN series, an evidence-based compendium which addresses both the scientific and clinical aspects of this unique disease process. The volume covers didactic aspects, such as the epidemiology, etiology, and diagnosis of AVMs, while also providing expert clinical information on the management and treatment of these lesions.In addition, it provides coverage of modern-day advances in the genetics of cavernous malformations, as well as discussion regarding future open research questions. Readers from the laboratory bench to the bedside can expect a broad, yet objective, review of this pathology, with updates from the latest scientific literature and data supporting current practices.- Offers an evidence-based focus with coverage of both the scientific and clinical aspects of cavernous malformations- Addresses epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and genetics- Contains clinical insights regarding indications for surgery, surgical techniques, outcomes, and prognostic factors drawn from the authors' extensive experiences- Edited work with chapters authored by leaders in the field from around the globe – the broadest, most expert coverage available
Table of Contents
PART I. ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATIONSSection 1. Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations1. Epidemiology, genetics, pathophysiology and prognostic classifications of cerebral arteriovenous malformations2. The natural history of cerebral arteriovenous malformations 3. Arteriovenous malformations: epidemiology, clinical presentation and diagnostic evaluation4. Seizures Associated with Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations5. Surgical Management 6. Endovascular management of arteriovenous malformations7. Radiosurgery for the management of cerebral arteriovenous malformations8. Multimodality ManagementSection 2. Cerebral Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas9. Epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and prognosis of cerebral dural arteriovenous fistulas10. Surgical management of cerebral dural arteriovenous fistulae11. Endovascular Management12. Radiation ManagementSection 3. Spinal Vascular Malformations13. Classification and pathophysiology of spinal vascular malformations14. Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, Diagnostic Evaluation and Prognosis15. Spinal Arteriovenous Malformations: surgical management16. Endovascular treatment of spinal arteriovenous malformations17. Spinal Arteriovenous Malformations: radiation management18. Spinal Arteriovenous Fistulas: surgical management19. Spinal Arteriovenous Fistulas: endovascular management20. Spinal subarachnoid hemorrhage and aneurysmsSection 4. Animal models21. Animal models of arteriovenous malformationPART II. CAVERNOUS MALFORMATIONS22 Natural History of Cerebral Cavernous Malformations23 Natural History of Spinal Cavernous Malformations24 Genetics of Cavernous Malformations25 Epidemiology of Cavernous Malformations26 Radiology and Imaging for Cavernous Malformations27 Pathology of Cavernous Malformations28 Developmental Venous Anomalies29 Supratentorial Cavernous Malformations30 Brainstem and Cerebellar Cavernous Malformations31 Thalamic Cavernous Malformations32 Spinal Cavernous Malformations34 Pharmacotherapy for Cavernous Malformations
