Table 4 Transient post-GKRS morbidity and persistent neurological deficits.

From: Radiosurgery for unruptured brain arteriovenous malformations in the pre-ARUBA era: long-term obliteration rate, risk of hemorrhage and functional outcomes

Variables

Values

Transient morbidity—total

14 (8)

Cephalalgia

6 (3.5)

Epilepsy—seizure exacerbation

5 (2.9)

Intermittent sensory deficit

1 (0.6)

Speech disturbance

1 (0.6)

Vertigo

1 (0.6)

Permanent deficit—total

8 (4.6)

Homonymous lateral hemianopia

2 (1.2)

Motor deficit (hemiparesis or segmental deficit)

1 (0.6)

Hypoesthesia (segmental deficit)

1 (0.6)

Cognitive decline

2 (1.1)

Superior lateral quadranopia

1 (0.6)

Ataxia

1 (0.6)

  1. Bold values correspond to significant statistical differences.
  2. Values are presented as frequency (percentage) unless otherwise indicated.