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Superficial Temporal to Proximal Superior Cerebellar Artery Anastomosis for Basilar Artery Stenosis
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1981
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Spinal Cord InjuryInterventional NeuroradiologyEndovascular TechniqueMedicineSuperficial TemporalSuperficial Temporal ArteryVascular SurgerySurgeryNeurologySurgical TechniqueCerebrovascular InterventionNeurovascular DiseaseEndovascular ManagementBasilar Artery StenosisMidbasilar StenosisNeurological Surgery
abstract A newly modified revascularization procedure for vertebrobasilar insufficiency due to midbasilar stenosis is reported. The approach involves anastomosing the superficial temporal artery to a proximal segment of the superior cerebellar artery. The rationale for the procedure and the surgical technique are discussed.