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.