This chapter includes an accompanying lecture presentation that has been prepared by the authors: Video 36.1 . Key Concepts The neurocritical care model has certainly evolved, but neurosurgeons continue to have a prominent and instrumental role in managing patients in…
Significant advancements in the management and treatment of cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) have been made over the last few years. Although surgical resection remains the most definitive treatment option in selected patients, both endovascular and radiosurgical techniques have been added…
Pearls Eloquent (functional) cortex includes motor, sensory, visual, and speech areas as well as the thalamus, brainstem, and cerebellar peduncles. Awake craniotomy to map functional cortex is rarely used in AVM surgery. Noninvasive or minimally invasive methods to define functional…