Spinal Cord Arteriovenous Malformations

Abstract

Spinal arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are not as infrequent as is generally believed. They usually present with various neurologic symptoms and signs and there is usually a long period between the initial symptom and the definitive diagnosis and treatment. Advances, not diagnostic and thera peutic measures, make possible a more aggressive approach to the disease. The symptomotology, diagnosis, and treatment are reviewed and 504 cases from the literature are surveyed.