Extracranial-intracranial (EC-IC) arterial bypass: past performance and current concepts.
The authors present a review of published experience with intracranial-extracranial arterial bypass grafting. The procedure is technically feasible and has a relatively low morbidity and mortality when performed by experienced microvascular surgeons. However, its therapeutic value is still unproven.
D000818:Animals; D001158:Arteries / Q000601:surgery; D002342:Carotid Artery, External / Q000601:surgery*; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000601:surgery; D002536:Cerebral Arteries / Q000601:surgery*; D002540:Cerebral Cortex / Q000098:blood supply; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications