Former Palmeiras full-back undergoes neurosurgical procedure | OneFootball

Red Bull Bragantino, the current club of Vanderlan, a left-back developed in Palmeiras’ youth academy, announced this Thursday that the player underwent a neurosurgical procedure to treat a cerebral AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation).

The surgery was successful and the player is expected to return to the pitch in the coming months. The club showed support for the athlete on social media and released a statement with details about the procedure and explanations regarding the player’s condition.

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Official Statement:

“Left-back Vanderlan underwent a neurosurgical procedure this Tuesday (20), at Beneficência Portuguesa Hospital in São Paulo, for the treatment of Cerebral AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation).

At the end of last year, the athlete presented an infectious condition accompanied by headache symptoms and, during the investigation of this condition, one of the imaging exams identified an abnormality that required more detailed investigation. The athlete was referred to a neurosurgeon, who recommended further tests to define the diagnosis.

After evaluations with several specialists and additional tests, a diagnosis of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation was made. Given this scenario, after consultations and discussions with neurosurgical specialists, a surgical procedure was recommended for the correction and cure of the Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

The club, athlete, and family members opted for the surgery, which was performed this Tuesday by Dr. Feres Chaddad, a leading expert in AVM in Latin America.

The procedure was successful. Vanderlan is doing well and will soon begin his recovery period, aiming to return to sports practice in the coming months.

The club expresses its full support to the athlete at this time and wishes him a complete and safe recovery, so that he can return to the pitch soon.”

What is AVM?

“Cerebral arteriovenous malformation, or AVM, is a congenital abnormality in the blood vessels of the brain, meaning a person is born with it. Normally, blood leaves the arteries, passes through very small vessels (capillaries), and only then reaches the veins. These capillaries act as a “brake,” controlling the blood pressure.

In AVM, this “brake” does not exist. The arteries connect directly to the veins, causing blood to flow very quickly and under high pressure. Over time, this can make the vessels fragile, increasing the risk of rupture and bleeding in the brain.

Treatment varies for each person, taking into account factors such as age, symptoms, size and location of the AVM, as well as whether or not there has been previous bleeding. In some cases, regular medical monitoring is sufficient. In others, surgery to remove the malformation, embolization (a procedure performed inside the vessels to block abnormal flow), or radiosurgery, which uses precise radiation to close the AVM over time, may be recommended. Often, these approaches are combined for greater safety. The choice of treatment should always be individualized and decided by a specialized team, seeking the best balance between effectiveness and risk for the patient.

AVM is a rare and complex condition to treat. Its management and resolution depend on highly specialized neurosurgeons and major reference centers.”

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