Superficial temporal artery bypass in occlusive cerebral vascular disease.
In carefully selected cases, superficial temporal artery bypass appears to be a promising and useful method for bringing about an improved collateral supply in problems of occlusive cerebral vascular disease. Such a procedure appears to improve the quality of life.
D000328:Adult; D001921:Brain / Q000098:blood supply; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D002536:Cerebral Arteries / Q000601:surgery*; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000601:surgery*; D003097:Collateral Circulation; D006801:Humans; D002537:Intracranial Arteriosclerosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D013699:Temporal Arteries / Q000601:surgery*