Clinical Outcomes of Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations in Pediatric Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

BÖRCEK A. Ö., ÇELTİKÇİ E., AKSOĞAN Y., Rousseau M. J.

NEUROSURGERY, vol.85, no.4, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 85 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.1093/neuros/nyz146
  • Journal Name: NEUROSURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: Arteriovenous malformation, Gamma Knife, Linear accelerator stereotactic radiosurgery, Review, GAMMA-KNIFE RADIOSURGERY, CHILDREN, MANAGEMENT, AGE, MULTICENTER, HEMORRHAGE, EXPERIENCE, ADULTS, RISK
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) in pediatric patients exhibit remarkable differences in terms of management and outcomes. Owing to a paucity of relevant data pertaining to AVMs in pediatric patients, special interest and investigation are required for an improved understanding of the available evidence by clinicians.