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We aim to perform a systematic review of randomised trials and cohort studies evaluating preoperative embolisation of bAVMs published between 01 January 2000 and 31 March 2021 and appraise its role in clinical practice. A MEDLINE search was performed, and articles reporting on outcomes following preoperative embolisation, as an adjunct to microsurgery, were eligible for inclusion. PRISMA reporting and Cochrane Handbook guidelines were followed. The primary outcome measure was the risk of complications associated with preoperative embolisation. The study was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42021244231). Of the 1661 citations, 8 studies with 588 patients met predefined inclusion criteria. No studies specifically compared outcomes of surgical excision of bAVMs between those with and without preoperative embolisation. Spetzler Martin (SM) grading was available in 301 cases. 123 of 298 (41\u22c528%) patients presented with haemorrhage. Complications related to embolisation occurred in 175\/588 patients (29.4%, 95% CI 19.6\u201340.2). Permanent neurological deficits occurred in 36\/541 (6%, 95% CI 3.9\u20138.5) and mortality in 6\/588 (0.41%, 95% CI 0\u20131.4). This is the first systematic review evaluating preoperative embolisation of bAVMs. Existing studies assessing this intervention are of poor quality. Associated complication rates are significant. 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