Simultaneous revascularization of the internal carotid and vertebral arteries in their distal cervical segments.
Fibrodysplasic lesions or tortuosity, involving both ipsilateral carotid and distal vertebral arteries may be treated by a one stage combined procedure of external and internal carotid artery transposition and possibly dilatation of the internal carotid artery. Indications for this technique are uncommon. Only 4 of 969 cerebrovascular reconstructions performed between January 1980 and June 1986 utilized this method. Good results were obtained in all cases. This technique is a satisfactory and simple solution for certain situations requiring vascular reconstruction.
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D002342:Carotid Artery, External / Q000601:surgery; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000601:surgery*; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000601:surgery*; D005352:Fibromuscular Dysplasia / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D014711:Vertebral Artery / Q000601:surgery*