A neonatal case of pial arteriovenous fistulas and the review of literature

Authors : Mehmet Şah Ipek, Adil Yilmaz

Pages : 520-523

Doi:10.32322/jhsm.938395

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Publication Date : 2021-07-15

Article Type : Other

Abstract :Pial arteriovenous fistulas (PAVFs) are extremely rare vascular malformations of the brain, and associated with greater morbidity and mortality in neonates and infants. We reported a neonatal case of giant multi-hole PAVFs presented with heart failure and local brain atrophy. The challenges associated with the complexity, outcome and therapeutic options of neonatal PAVFs was discussed. In addition, a review of the published literature on cases of PAVFs diagnosed at neonatal age, over the last two decades, was performed. Comprehensive prognostic evaluation and an optimal treatment strategy offered by a multidisciplinary team at specialized centers should be assured for each case affected.
Keywords : pial arteriovenous fistula, cerebral arteriovenous malformation, treatment, outcome, neonate