Vein of Galen malformation NEUROSURGICAL FOCUS Hoang, S., Choudhri, O., Edwards, M., Guzman, R. 2009; 27 (5)

Abstract

A vein of Galen malformation is a rare intracranial vascular lesion affecting the pediatric population. Its poor prognosis has been significantly improved with the development of endovascular embolization. In this paper the authors review the developmental mechanisms, clinical pathophysiology, and the available data on the management and outcome of the disease.

View details for DOI 10.3171/2009.8.FOCUS09168

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View details for PubMedID 19877798