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The Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Center

Vascular Disorders - Arterial Venous Malformation (AVM)

AVM is described as a web of dilated blood vessels that disrupt normal blood flow to the brain. AVM is the leading cause of stroke in younger people.

Gamma Knife has become the gold standard for AVM treatment. It allows those suffering from AVM to return to all activities very soon after treatment, involves minimal risk and is a proven financially effective treatment.

- 80-90% obliteration (2 years)
- Single and/or staged treatment options
- Initial treatment modality