Can a 3 year spinal vascular malformation be operated on?

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Hello doctor! I have suffered from vascular malformations of the spinal cord for 3 years, now I am paralyzed in both legs and have to urinate involuntary. I would like to ask if spinal vascular malformation can be operated after 3 years? If so, can it be restored to its original state? Thank you doctor!
Nguyen Thi Kim Hue (1987)
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Hello there! Vascular malformation is a serious and dangerous disease requiring diagnosis and treatment by experienced specialists. The disease often progresses silently, without symptoms, so it is difficult to diagnose early. If the spinal vascular malformation is not treated in time, the disease can destroy the spinal cord, leading to complications such as difficulty moving; numbness, tingling sensation and pain; spinal cord defects; aneurysm; venous hypertension, which can cause edema and infarction of the spinal cord; hemorrhage; Sudden paralysis or even death
Treatment may include a combination of methods to relieve symptoms and reduce the risk of complications. Treatment options depend on the size, location, and blood flow of the malformation, the neurological exam, and the patient's general health. Specific treatment options are: Drugs, endovascular occlusion, surgery, ..
Vinmec International General Hospital is currently applying the technique of digitizing spinal vascular malformations and nodes to erase the background for treatment. for patients with spinal vascular malformations, ruptured or high-risk AVMs.
In addition, you can learn more information about this disease at the article: How dangerous is spinal vascular malformation? and
You can visit a hospital of Vinmec Health System nationwide for a doctor to give you more advice and give you the right treatment. Thank you for trusting and sending the question "Can spinal vascular malformation 3 years old be operated on?" to Vinmec. Best regards!

Answered by Doctor CKII Pham Tien Ngoc - Emergency Department - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital