title: [A clinical and angiographic study of occlusions of the posterior cerebral artery with special reference to the pathogenetic role of oral contraceptives and nicotine-abuse (author's transl)].
abstract: A series of 13 cases of occlusions of the posterior cerebral artery are presented as verified by angiography. 9 of these were between the age of 20 and 39. The symptoms and clinical courses are compared with the angiographic findings, especially with the collateral circulation. On the basis of our observations and similar cases reported in the literature the factors, disposing to vascular occlusions are discussed in detail particularly the role of oral contraceptives and nicotine-abuse.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D003097:Collateral Circulation; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002542:Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009538:Nicotine / Q000009:adverse effects; D012907:Smoking / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D009538:Nicotine
vernacular_title: Verschlüsse der A. cerebri posterior unter besonderer Berücksichtigung des Nikotinabusus und der hormonalen Antikonzeptiva. Eine klinische und angiographische Studie.