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Title:

[Endovascular occlusion of the basilar artery for the treatment of dissecting and dysplastic fusiform aneurysms]

Document type:
Case Reports; English Abstract; Journal Article
Author(s):
Henkes, H; Liebig, T; Reinartz, J; Miloslavski, E; Kirsch, M; Kühne, D
Abstract:
Dissecting aneurysms of the basilar artery trunk frequently affect young adults. Fusiform shape and narrowing of the proximal parent artery are typical features. Changes in aneurysm size and geometry may be observed more rapidly than in atherosclerotic or dysplastic aneurysms. Dissecting aneurysms carry a significant risk of rupture. Thrombotic or embolic occlusion of small pontine branches may cause ischemic symptoms. Sufficiently large aneurysms compress the adjacent brainstem. The operative t...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Nervenarzt
Year:
2006
Journal volume:
77
Journal issue:
2
Pages contribution:
192, 194-6, 198-200
Language:
de
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1007/s00115-005-1926-5
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15902394
Print-ISSN:
0028-2804
TUM Institution:
Fachgebiet Neuroradiologie (Prof. Zimmer)
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