Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Residents-Radiosurgery for Spinal AVMs and Benign Spinal Tumors

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Video Summary

The transcript summarizes a video presentation on spine radiosurgery for different types of pathology. The presenter discusses the challenges of treating spinal arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and explains how radiosurgery can be a suitable option when resection is not possible. The presenter also presents a classification system for spinal AVMs, outlining which types are more suitable for radiosurgery. The rationale for using radiosurgery for AVMs is provided, backed by the data showing high complication rates associated with microsurgery and endovascular treatments. The presenter explains the dosage and fractionation schemes used for spine AVMs and shares radiographic results and clinical outcomes. The presentation then transitions to discussing the use of radiosurgery for spinal cord tumors, focusing on schwannomas and meningiomas. Surgery remains the primary treatment for these tumors, but radiosurgery can be an effective option for smaller tumors, tough-to-reach locations, or patients with comorbidities. The presenter explains the dosimetry characteristics and clinical outcomes of spine radiosurgery for benign tumors. The presentation concludes with examples of combining surgery and radiosurgery for benign tumors and emphasizes the need for long-term follow-up for accurate evaluation of treatment efficacy.

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Presented by Steven D. Chang, MD, FAANS

Keywords

spine radiosurgery

spinal arteriovenous malformations

radiosurgery for AVMs

spinal AVM classification

radiosurgery for spinal cord tumors

spine radiosurgery for benign tumors