TY - JOUR
T1 - Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformations
T2 - Critical analysis of the literature with proposal of a new classification system
AU - Mortazavi, Martin M.
AU - Griessenauer, Christoph J.
AU - Foreman, Paul
AU - Shahripour, Reza Bavarsad
AU - Shoja, Mohamp Dali M.
AU - Rozzelle, Curtis J.
AU - Tubbs, R. Shane
AU - Fisher, Winfield Stitt
AU - Fukushima, Takanori
PY - 2013/9
Y1 - 2013/9
N2 - Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformations are a rare and diverse group of entities with a complex anatomy, pathophysiology, and serious clinical sequelae. Due to their complexity, there is no uniform treatment paradigm. Further more, treatment itself entails the risk of serious complication. Offering the best treatment option is dependent on an understanding of the aberrant anatomy and pathophysiology of these entities, and tailored therapy is recommended. Herein, the authors review the current concepts related to vein of Galen aneurysmal malformations and suggest a new classification system excluding mesodiencephalic plexiform intrinsic arteriovenous malformations from this group of malformations.
AB - Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformations are a rare and diverse group of entities with a complex anatomy, pathophysiology, and serious clinical sequelae. Due to their complexity, there is no uniform treatment paradigm. Further more, treatment itself entails the risk of serious complication. Offering the best treatment option is dependent on an understanding of the aberrant anatomy and pathophysiology of these entities, and tailored therapy is recommended. Herein, the authors review the current concepts related to vein of Galen aneurysmal malformations and suggest a new classification system excluding mesodiencephalic plexiform intrinsic arteriovenous malformations from this group of malformations.
KW - Lasjaunias
KW - Litvak
KW - Median prosencephalic vein of Markowski
KW - Vascular disorders
KW - Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation
KW - Vein of Galen dilation
KW - Vein of Galen varix
KW - Yaşargil
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U2 - 10.3171/2013.5.PEDS12587
DO - 10.3171/2013.5.PEDS12587
M3 - Article
C2 - 23889354
AN - SCOPUS:84884492476
SN - 1933-0707
VL - 12
SP - 293
EP - 306
JO - Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics
JF - Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics
IS - 3
ER -