Effectiveness of Superficial Temporal Artery–Middle Cerebral Artery Anastomosis in Adult Moyamoya Disease

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Authors

Yoshikazu Okada · Shimane University Hospital

Takeshi Shima · Shimane University Hospital

Masahiro Nishida · Shimane University Hospital

Kanji Yamane · Shimane University Hospital

Tohru Yamada · Shimane University Hospital

Chie Yamanaka · Shimane University Hospital

Abstract

This study revealed a high PCVR and a very low DCVR in both the ischemia and hemorrhage groups of patients. STA-MCA anastomosis partially normalized cerebral circulation and decreased moyamoya vessels but did not completely prevent rebleeding.

Topics & Keywords

Moyamoya disease diagnosis and treatment Neurological Complications and Syndromes Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Stroke

Volume 29, Issue 3, pp. 625-630

DOI: 10.1161/01.str.29.3.625

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