ABSTRACT
Brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are relatively rare central nervous system lesions that are the cause of significant long-term morbidity and mortality. Current therapeutic options include microvascular neurosurgery, stereotactic radiation (radiosurgery), and endovascular embolization. Embolization is an important, well-established modality for brain AVM treatment that is usually combined with surgery or stereotactic radiosurgery. Embolization is, however, associated with significant risks that must be carefully balanced against the potential benefits in each patient. Embolization performed by experienced interventional neuroradiologists in appropriately selected cases improves the overall safety and efficacy of brain AVM treatment.
