Vascular Malformation in the Cervical Spine

Abstract

Spinal arteriovenous malformation is a rare, congenital disease (excluding dural arteriovenous fistula, which is thought to be acquired). Once symptoms arise, the pathology is usually progressive, and spontaneous remission seldom occurs, leading to bedridden status. The technique of surgical intervention for pathological arteriovenous shunt is discussed in this chapter.