Proximal vertebral artery revascularization

  • C. Laurian
  • S. Fukui
  • E. Gigou

Abstract

Operative procedures in the subclavian—vertebral system are relatively uncommon. Surgery of the proximal vertebral artery (VA) cannot be dissociated of the surgery of the first portion of the subclavian artery (SCA).

Keywords

Common Carotid Artery Thoracic Duct Ostial Stenosis Vertebral Vein Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency 
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  • C. Laurian
  • S. Fukui
  • E. Gigou

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