Modern management of brain aneurysms and vascular malformations.

The management of brain aneurysms and vascular malformations has evolved rapidly in recent years. More of these lesions are being diagnosed due to higher fidelity imaging, treatment has become more refined and often less invasive, and patients have become more integrated in their own care due to advances in informationtechnology. This article reviews the clinical characteristics and therapeutic options for patients harboring these lesions, with a particular focus on recent advances in the field.