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Operative nuances of an occipital artery to posterior inferior cerebellar artery bypass

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Occipital artery to posterior inferior cerebellar artery bypasses remain an important tool for cerebrovascular neurosurgeons, particularly in the management of complex aneurysms of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery requiring proximal occlusion or trapping. The procedure requires meticulous technique and attention to detail. The authors outline their technique for accomplishing this bypass emphasizing nuances for complication avoidance.

Source: Neurosurgical FOCUS

DOI: 10.3171/2009.2.focus0911

Authors: R. Webster Crowley, Ricky Medel, Aaron S. Dumont

Institutions: University of Virginia Medical Center, University of Virginia, Neurological Surgery

Language: English

Topic: Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2104880950