Aneurysms of the vein of Galen

Abstract

✓ A study of the literature published between 1937 and 1981 revealed 128 aneurysms of the vein of Galen. Their clinical course and management are reviewed. During the years 1950 to 1980, 29 patients with an aneurysm of the vein of Galen were seen at The Hospital for Sick Children. In 14 of these patients surgical obliteration of their aneurysm was attempted, and in six this proved successful.