Vertebral artery dissection associated with familial Mediterranean fever and Behçet's disease
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DOI: 10.1002/acn3.773
Abstract: Vertebral artery dissection and recurrent meningitis are rare complications in Behçet's disease. Behçet's disease may be associated with familial Mediterranean fever. Here, we describe a 52‐year‐old woman with severe headache who exhibited recurrent meningitis and… read more here.
Keywords: familial mediterranean; beh disease; artery dissection; mediterranean fever ... See more keywords
Risk factors for in‐stent restenosis after vertebral artery stenting of V1 segment: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.30296
Abstract: In‐stent restenosis (ISR) remains a challenge in the treatment of vertebral artery V1 segment stenosis. The aim of this meta‐analysis is to identify the risk factors of ISR. read more here.
Keywords: meta analysis; risk factors; vertebral artery; stent restenosis ... See more keywords
Roadmap-assisted V3 Vertebral Artery Interventional Approach to the Basilar Artery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00062-020-00918-x
Abstract: Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) has become the standard of care for the management of anterior circulation acute ischemic stroke (AIS) with large vessel occlusion (LVO) [1]. By extension, basilar artery (BA) occlusions are also managed by… read more here.
Keywords: artery interventional; artery; roadmap assisted; basilar artery ... See more keywords
C3 segmental vertebral artery diagnosed by computed tomography angiography
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DOI: 10.1007/s00276-019-02193-z
Abstract: Extremely rarely, the vertebral artery (VA) enters the subarachnoid space via the intervertebral space of the C2–3 vertebrae. We have identified three cases with this anomalous VA in the literature. We report here another case… read more here.
Keywords: computed tomography; diagnosed computed; angiography; tomography angiography ... See more keywords
Expert’s comment concerning Grand Rounds case entitled “Double crush syndrome caused by cervical spondylosis and vertebral artery loop” by Young Joon Rho et al. (Eur Spine J; 2017: doi:10.1007/s00586-017-5064-0)
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-018-5765-z
Abstract: The authors present an interesting case and well written description of tortuous vertebral artery (VA) compression of the C6 nerve root concurrent with cervical spondylosis [1]. The authors raise very valid points in the diagnosis… read more here.
Keywords: artery; vertebral artery; case; cervical spondylosis ... See more keywords
The medial window technique as a salvage method to insert C2 pedicle screw in the case of a high-riding vertebral artery or narrow pedicle: a technical note and case series
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-022-07146-6
Abstract: To describe the safety and feasibility of C2 medial window screw (C2MWS) as an alternative salvage method for C2 pedicle screws in cases of high-riding vertebral artery (HRVA) or narrow pedicle. The C2MWS technique involves… read more here.
Keywords: pedicle; high riding; narrow pedicle; vertebral artery ... See more keywords
How I do it: endoscopic microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm associated with the vertebral artery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-017-3392-9
Abstract: BackgroundMicrovascular decompression (MVD) of hemifacial spasm (HFS) associated with the vertebral artery (VA) shows higher rates of incomplete cure and complications compared to non-VA-related HFS.MethodPurely endoscopic MVD for VA-associated HFS via a retrosigmoid keyhole was… read more here.
Keywords: decompression; artery; associated vertebral; hemifacial spasm ... See more keywords
Microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm involving the vertebral artery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-021-05076-8
Abstract: Microvascular decompression (MVD) has become an accepted treatment modality for the vertebral artery (VA)–involved hemifacial spasm (HFS). The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate clinical and surgical outcomes of HFS patients undergoing MVD… read more here.
Keywords: group; decompression; microvascular decompression; vertebral artery ... See more keywords
Safe and bloodless exposure of the third segment of the vertebral artery: a step-by-step overview based on over 50 personal cases
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DOI: 10.1007/s10143-019-01158-5
Abstract: Craniovertebral junction surgery usually requires the exposure of the third segment of the vertebral artery (V3). However, the complexity of musculature, a relatively high incidence of anomalies in the course of the vertebral artery (VA),… read more here.
Keywords: third segment; step; exposure third; segment vertebral ... See more keywords
Risk factors for medullary infarction after endovascular trapping of vertebral artery dissecting aneurysms
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DOI: 10.1007/s10143-020-01424-x
Abstract: Internal trapping (IT) is a treatment option for intracranial vertebral artery dissecting aneurysms (VADAs). Medullary infarction (MI) is a complication linked to this treatment. This study aims to clarify the outcomes of IT for VADAs… read more here.
Keywords: risk; medullary infarction; risk factors; dissecting aneurysms ... See more keywords
Vertebral artery injury due to air rifle: A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.01.097
Abstract: Introduction This case report presents a rare case of vertebral artery and spinal cord injury due to air rifle pellet. Case presentation A previously healthy 19-year-old male was shot on his left neck incidentally during… read more here.
Keywords: artery injury; air rifle; case; vertebral artery ... See more keywords