The Abstractor
NSY - Registry Team - June 6, 2017
Let's Focus on AVM SPECIFICS!!!
Above is a portion of the SAM (AVM) Data Collection Form. When we are abstracting information involving the AVM specifics, we need some additional clarification.
- If the lesion is in an eloquent location, where? Which one?
- If the lesion has a Spetzler-Martin Grade of 3, how?
- What type of venous drainage does this lesion have? From where?
This information is commonly not noted. Let's work on providing details that paint a clear picture of the AVM for all readers.
In the table below, there is also the scoring rubric for Supplementary Grading.