Question
Two months ago, I had a cute little baby, but the baby got sick just a month after birth. After visiting a good-hearted hospital for a follow-up, the baby was diagnosed with congenital vascular malformation, and the whole family is very upset. Is this condition life-threatening? What methods can be used to cure my baby?
Answer
There are various treatment methods for congenital brain vascular malformations, including conservative treatment, radiation therapy, embolization, surgical removal of damaged arteries, and laser ablation. There is controversy over whether to opt for surgical or non-surgical treatment. In the long run, surgical outcomes are more apparent, so surgical treatment is generally advocated. However, the specific method should also be evaluated comprehensively based on the patient’s specific physical health condition, nature of the vascular malformation, and complications, so it cannot be generalized.