Vertebral artery surgery

Surg Clin North Am. 1998 Oct;78(5):901-13. doi: 10.1016/s0039-6109(05)70357-1.

Abstract

Vertebral artery revascularization is indicated for symptomatic vertebral artery disease. Safe and effective revascularization can be offered to such patients with good long-term outcomes. Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, with and without stents, may eventually develop a role. However, prospective trials to compare angioplasty with the safety and long-term efficacy of surgical revascularization are needed before any benefit can be assumed.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / surgery
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / therapy
  • Humans
  • Prospective Studies
  • Safety
  • Stents
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Diseases / surgery
  • Vascular Diseases / therapy
  • Vertebral Artery / anatomy & histology
  • Vertebral Artery / injuries
  • Vertebral Artery / physiopathology
  • Vertebral Artery / surgery*