Moyamoya disease and pregnancy: case reports and criteria for successful vaginal delivery.
Based on our experience with seven deliveries (five cesarean and two vaginal deliveries) in five women with Moyamoya disease, we discussed the appropriate method of delivery and anesthesia for patients with Moyamoya disease. In certain conditions, women with Moyamoya disease can successfully undergo vaginal delivery.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Defense Medical College 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan.
Kiguna
K
Sei
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Defense Medical College 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan.
Hidenori
H
Sasa
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Defense Medical College 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan.
Kenichi
K
Furuya
Cesarean delivery; Moyamoya disease; extradural anesthesia; general anesthesia; pregnancy; vaginal delivery