Treatment of Intracranial Superfi cial Micro-AVMs: A Single Center Experience

Background: Surgery and embolization may both be considered in ruptured superfi cial micro-AVMs. However, surgery may be challenged by poor recognition of the lesion and embolization by diffi culty in achieving complete obliteration and avoiding en passage feeders. Recent developments in AVM surgery and embolization techniques call for a reevaluation of these treatment options.