Deep and brainstem cavernomas: a consecutive 8-year series

Abstract

Over the long term, outcomes were worse following conservative treatment or shunt insertion surgery than after microsurgery of symptomatic cavernomas. Incidental cavernomas carried a low risk of neurological deterioration. Surgery should follow generally accepted indications, but only with the confidence that total removal can be safely achieved. Surgery that is performed within 10 to 30 days following ictus may be preferable to delayed surgery.