The natural progression of VGAMs and the need for urgent medical attention: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery Vol. 9; no. 6; pp. 564 - 570
• Main Authors: Yan, Jun, Gopaul, Roodrajeetsing, Wen, Jing, Li, Xi-sheng, Tang, Jing-feng
• Format: Journal Article Book Review
• Language: English
• Published: England BMJ Publishing Group LTD 01.06.2017
• Subjects: Attention; Death, Sudden - prevention & control; Disease Progression; Embolization, Therapeutic - methods; Embolization, Therapeutic - mortality; Emergency Medical Services - methods; Humans; Probability; Vein of Galen Malformations - diagnostic imaging; Vein of Galen Malformations - mortality; Vein of Galen Malformations - surgery; Arteriovenous Malformation

BackgroundVein of Galen aneurysmal malformations (VGAMs) are congenital disorders that may require emergency treatment and some may cause sudden death before medical attention is provided. Some patients also have a spontaneous thrombosis.ObjectiveTo understand the natural progression of VGAMs throug...