ANGIOPLASTY FOR BASILAR ARTERY ATHEROSCLEROSIS

被引:48
作者
AHUJA, A
GUTERMAN, LR
HOPKINS, LN
机构
[1] SUNY BUFFALO,SCH MED & BIOMED SCI,DEPT NEUROSURG,3 GATES CIRCLE,BUFFALO,NY 14209
[2] SUNY BUFFALO,SCH MED & BIOMED SCI,DEPT RADIOL,BUFFALO,NY 14209
关键词
ANGIOPLASTY; ATHEROSCLEROSIS; BASILAR ARTERY; PERCUTANEOUS SURGERY; VERTEBROBASILAR INSUFFICIENCY;
D O I
10.3171/jns.1992.77.6.0941
中图分类号
R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
学科分类号
摘要
A case is presented of severe atherosclerosis of the basilar artery, successfully treated with percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty. Crescendo daily transient ischemic attacks consisted of alternating hemiplegia and were refractory to medical management, including anticoagulation therapy. The clinical course, endovascular treatment, and results are described. Prior published experiences with this condition are reviewed.
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页码:941 / 944
页数:4
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