Conservative management of thrombosed vein of Galen malformations. Report of two cases and a review of the literature

Zampella, E.J.; Aronin, P.A.; Odrezin, G.T.; Duvall, E.R.

Pediatric Neuroscience 14(5): 264-271

1988


ISSN/ISBN: 0255-7975
PMID: 3077166
Document Number: 308410
Spontaneously thrombosed vein of Galen malformations are rare congenital vascular malformations. Surgical treatment of these lesions based on experience with the management of patent malformations has yielded less than satisfactory results. This report reviews the literature concerning these lesions and details our experience with nonoperative management in 2 patients.

Document emailed within 1 workday
Secure & encrypted payments