An excision of a spinal arteriovenous malformation
Removal of a spinal AVM
It may be possible to embolise and/or remove a spinal arteriovenous malformation (AVM) to stop it from posing a risk to your spinal cord
What are Spinal AVMs?
Need to know
-
What happens icon plus
Excision is a surgical procedure to remove an AVM. The aim of this is to stop your symptoms from getting worse and reduce the risk of complications.
Before carrying out an excision, your spinal neurosurgeon may recommend carrying out an embolisation, which will block the supply of blood to the AVM. This is usually performed within a few days of the excision itself. Sometimes embolization is enough to cure the AVM without the need for subsequent surgery.
After embolising the AVM, your spinal neurosurgeon will then remove it if necessary and safe. Both embolisation and excision are carried out under general anaesthetic. -
How to prepare icon plus
If your HCA UK consultant has recommended an excision, you may be asked to attend a pre-operation appointment prior to the procedure itself. At this appointment, a spinal neurosurgeon or nurse specialist will explain how to prepare for the embolisation and excision of the spinal arteriovenous malformation. -
Afterwards icon plus
After your procedure, you'll be taken to our recovery ward, where we'll care for you. Your spinal neurosurgeon or nurse specialist will explain how long you can expect to stay with us after having your spinal AVM excision. They'll also explain when you can leave and what your recovery time will be.
Our consultants
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
Our locations
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
-
The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
-
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
-
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
-
The London Gamma Knife Centre
Platinum Medical Centre
15 - 17 Lodge Road, St John's Wood
London NW8 7JA
-
Chelsea Outpatients
272 & 280 Kings Road
London SW3 5AW
-
The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
-
Devonshire Diagnostic Centre
16 Devonshire Street
Marylebone
London W1G 7AF
-
HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
Book an appointment
Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
Call us today
020 7079 4344