The ELANA technique: high flow revascularization of the brain.
High flow revascularization of the brain is hampered by the fact that temporary occusion of a major cerebral artery is necessary to create the distal anastomosis, which may result in brain ischemia. The excimer laser-assisted non-occlusive anastomosis (ELANA) technique circumvents this problem. In this paper we elucidate the development of a non-occlusive way to make anastomoses to the major cerebral arteries.
Streefkerk
H J
HJ
Department of Neurosurgery, ELANA Research Group, Brain Division, Rudolf Magnus Institute, University Medical Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands. H.J.N.Streefkerk@ELANA-online.org
Bremmer
J P
JP
Tulleken
C A
CA
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D000818:Animals; D002548:Cerebral Revascularization / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'