Background: Micro-arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) can present challenges to neurosurgeons with respect to localization during resection. We sought to describe a novel method that merges super-selective 3-dimensional angiographic images with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences to facilitate frameless stereotaxic navigation during AVM surgery.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed comprising cases that employed merging of angiographic and MRI images for navigation purposes. Baseline clinical and imaging features were recorded. The technique and operative experiences were analyzed descriptively and presented alongside detailed illustrative cases.
Results: During the review period, 11 cases were identified where this technique was employed. Successful image acquisition and merging was possible in all cases. Complete obliteration of the target pathology was achieved in all cases. Precise localization of the micro-AVMs minimized dissection in eloquent cortex.
Conclusions: Superselective 3-dimensional angiographic images merged to baseline MRI sequences facilitates planning and navigation during surgery for micro-AVMs.
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