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Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) and Dural AV Fistulas – Surgical and Endovascular Treatment

AVM Treatment in Yelahanka

Some vascular conditions hide quietly for years. Others announce themselves suddenly, with seizures, headaches, or even bleeding in the brain. Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and dural arteriovenous fistulas are abnormal connections between arteries and veins that disrupt normal blood flow. Manipal Hospital Yelahanka provides advanced AVM treatment in Yelahanka. With treatment pathways programmed for precision and urgency. Treatment is delivered through an integrated approach, combining microsurgery, advanced embolisation techniques, and thoughtful long-term follow-up to protect brain function and prevent life-threatening haemorrhage.

How It Works

AVMs and dural AV fistulas are complex vascular tangles where arteries connect directly to veins without the usual capillary network. This abnormal flow increases pressure within veins and raises the risk of rupture or neurological symptoms.

Treatment begins with detailed vascular imaging. MRI and CT scans assess brain structure, while digital subtraction angiography maps the exact feeding arteries and draining veins. This vascular roadmap guides the choice of therapy.
Some AVMs are best treated surgically, especially when they are accessible and have a clear anatomical boundary. Microsurgical resection involves removing the abnormal vessels while preserving the surrounding brain tissue. In other cases, endovascular therapy is preferred. During endovascular embolisation for AVM, a catheter is carefully navigated into feeding arteries, and specialised embolic materials are injected to block abnormal flow.

Dural AV fistulas may also require targeted embolisation or surgical disconnection, depending on their drainage pattern. Often, treatment is staged, combining embolisation and surgery, to achieve complete and durable closure while minimising risk.

Benefits

When abnormal blood vessels threaten brain health, timely intervention changes outcomes. Key benefits include:

  • Reduced risk of intracranial bleeding

  • Targeted closure of abnormal vascular connections

  • Minimally invasive catheter-based treatment options

  • Multidisciplinary surgical planning for complex cases

  • Structured long-term monitoring to prevent recurrence

What to Expect

A diagnosis of AVM or dural fistula can feel overwhelming, but clarity helps restore confidence.

  • Comprehensive evaluation: You will undergo detailed brain imaging and angiography to understand the structure and behaviour of the lesion.

  • Treatment planning discussion: Your neurovascular team explains the risks of observation versus intervention. Surgical and endovascular options are outlined clearly, including expected recovery.

  • The procedure: If surgery is chosen, microsurgical removal is performed under high magnification. For embolisation, a catheter is inserted through the wrist or groin and guided to the abnormal vessels under imaging control.

  • Immediate monitoring: After treatment, neurological status and blood flow are closely observed in a specialised unit.

  • Follow-up care: Repeat imaging confirms closure. Long-term surveillance ensures stability and detects rare recurrences early.

Each stage is deliberate and coordinated, with safety and neurological preservation at the centre of every decision.

Why Manipal Hospitals

Managing complex vascular malformations demands both technical skill and structured collaboration. At Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, our approach integrates imaging specialists, neurovascular surgeons, and intensive care experts into one seamless pathway. Treatment decisions are individualised, based on lesion size, location, bleeding risk, and overall health. What strengthens this program is the ecosystem supporting every intervention:

  • Dedicated neurovascular surgical team with extensive AVM experience

  • Advanced biplane angiography suites for high-resolution vessel mapping

  • Expertise in dural AV fistula treatment in Yelahanka

  • Hybrid operating rooms for combined embolisation and microsurgery

  • Real-time intraoperative neuromonitoring to protect motor and speech pathways

  • 24/7 emergency response capability for ruptured AVMs

  • Specialised neuro-anaesthesia support for vascular procedures

  • Dedicated neurocritical care units with continuous haemodynamic monitoring

  • Multidisciplinary case review before definitive treatment

  • Transparent communication with families during high-risk decisions

  • Long-term imaging surveillance and structured follow-up

  • This coordinated system ensures each patient receives not just treatment, but thoughtful long-term care.

Specialty – Neurovascular Surgery and Interventional Neuroradiology

The Neurovascular and Interventional Neuroradiology teams at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka specialise in diagnosing and treating complex cerebrovascular disorders, including AVMs and dural AV fistulas. Combining microsurgical expertise with catheter-based therapies, the focus remains on eliminating abnormal blood flow while preserving neurological function and quality of life.

Services Offered

Our programme delivers comprehensive evaluation and management of cerebral AVMs and dural fistulas, including advanced angiography, microsurgical excision, staged endovascular embolisation for AVM in Yelahanka, surgical disconnection of fistulas, emergency haemorrhage management, and coordinated neurocritical stabilisation supported by structured rehabilitation planning and long-term vascular follow-up imaging.

Facilities and Services

Treating vascular malformations safely requires precision infrastructure and experienced teams. Our centre is equipped with:

  • Biplane digital subtraction angiography systems for detailed vascular imaging

  • High-magnification surgical microscopes for microsurgical AVM excision

  • Hybrid operating suites enabling combined surgical and endovascular approaches

  • Advanced microcatheter technology for selective vessel navigation

  • A wide range of embolic agents tailored to lesion characteristics

  • Continuous neurological and haemodynamic monitoring systems

  • Dedicated neuro-intensive care beds for post-procedure stabilisation

  • On-site CT and MRI imaging for rapid reassessment

  • Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring protecting functional brain areas

  • Experienced vascular anaesthesia teams

  • Structured follow-up angiography after AVM treatment in Yelahanka

This infrastructure ensures safety from diagnosis through recovery.

Avail advanced AVM treatment in Yelahanka at Manipal Hospitals. Expert neurosurgeons provide precise diagnosis and personalized care for arteriovenous malformations.

FAQ's

Symptoms vary. Some people experience seizures, persistent headaches, or neurological weakness. Others are diagnosed after a sudden brain bleed. Imaging is essential to confirm the condition and assess bleeding risk.

Symptoms vary. Some people experience seizures, persistent headaches, or neurological weakness. Others are diagnosed after a sudden brain bleed. Imaging is essential to confirm the condition and assess bleeding risk.

In some cases, yes. Smaller AVMs may be completely closed through embolisation. Larger or complex lesions sometimes require staged procedures or combined surgery for complete and lasting treatment.

Recovery depends on lesion size, location, and whether bleeding occurred. Many patients recover gradually over weeks, while those with prior haemorrhage may need structured rehabilitation support.

Not always. Some low-risk AVMs may be monitored. Treatment decisions depend on bleeding risk, symptoms, age, and overall health, carefully balanced against procedural risk.

Yes. Manipal Hospital Yelahanka offers comprehensive dural AV fistula treatment in Yelahanka integrating advanced imaging, microsurgery, embolisation techniques, and specialised neurocritical care for both emergency and elective cases. 

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