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- * A study looked at many published articles to find out how VGMs appear in babies before they are born and how they are treated after birth.
- * The results showed that a lot of babies with VGMs have serious health issues, but those who survive can develop normally with proper medical care and teamwork among different doctors.
Article Abstract
Introduction: Vein of Galen malformations (VGMs) account for less than 1% of all intracranial vascular malformations. However, in fetal and pediatric populations, they represent the most common vascular malformation of the brain. For the effective management of this condition, an optimal knowledge of its prenatal and postnatal clinical features is mandatory.
Methods: Articles published between 1 January 2003 and 31 January 2024, reported in PubMed and EMBASE, were evaluated for a systematic review analyzing the prenatal and postnatal features and management of fetal VGMs.
Results: Thirty-one papers reporting information on 51 prenatally diagnosed VGMs were included. The most common prenatal features were fetal hydrocephalus (39%) and cardiomegaly (56%). Postnatal data for 43 VGM cases are described. The overall mortality was 58.14%. In total, 77.78% of the survivors had normal development.
Conclusions: Close follow-up and a multidisciplinary approach are mandatory to manage this condition. Our study aimed to provide a guide for gynecologists, neonatologists, cardiologists, and neuroradiologists.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fped.2024.1401468 | DOI Listing |
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