Resection and anastomosis of a cervical vertebral artery aneurysm.
A patient with a fusiform aneurysm of the cervical vertebral artery at C-1 presenting with posterior circulation infarctions is reported. Exposure via the posterolateral approach, resection of the aneurysm, and end-to-end anastomosis are described. The authors emphasize the importance of the surgical approach and ability to expose and mobilize a generous portion of the cervical vertebral artery.
D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery*; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000098:blood supply; D004210:Dissection; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods; D014711:Vertebral Artery / Q000601:surgery*