Abstract:Arteriovenous malformations (AVM) in the posterior fossa represent 2% to 15% of all brain AVMs, are often smaller, and have a higher risk of hemorrhage. [1][2][3][4] The presence of a single draining vein, venous stenosis, and high-flow fistulae increases hemorrhage risk but also venous congestion. [3][4][5][6] AVM associated with high-flow fistula can be managed surgically, radiosurgically, or endovascularly. 7-10 Embolization of the associated fistula is reported to be safer than embolization of the nidus. 7… Show more
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