Indications and technique for microsurgical revascularization of proximal vertebral artery

  • R. A. Hanel
  • L. B. C. Brasiliense
  • F. C. Albuquerque
  • R. F. Spetzler
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Abstract

The natural history and role of surgical revascularization in the treatment of cervical atherosclerotic carotid disease to prevent stroke is well established (1–4). The same, however, cannot be said about atherosclerotic lesions of the proximal vertebral artery (VA).

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Vertebral Artery Common Carotid Artery Subclavian Artery Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Left Vertebral Artery 
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  • R. A. Hanel
  • L. B. C. Brasiliense
  • F. C. Albuquerque
  • R. F. Spetzler

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