Publications by authors named "Juan Francisco Diaz"
Surg Neurol Int
September 2019
Article Synopsis
- Brain arteriovenous malformations (AVM) are serious vascular conditions that pose significant risks of hemorrhage, especially in younger patients, and require careful therapy decisions due to their potential morbidity and mortality.
- A study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of various AVM grading scales in predicting surgical outcomes by reviewing cases from a medical institution and comparing patient outcomes based on different grading systems.
- Results indicated that higher grades in the Spetzler-Martin and other grading scales correlated with lower chances of favorable outcomes post-surgery, emphasizing the importance of these scales in guiding treatment decisions for AVM patients.
