Middle cerebral artery stenosis: endovascular and surgical options.

Authors

Jeffrey D Klopfenstein
Francisco A PonceFollow
Louis J Kim
Felipe C Albuquerque
Peter Nakaji
Robert F Spetzler

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Atherosclerotic middle cerebral artery stenosis is a rare but potentially devastating cause of cerebral ischemia and stroke. While medical management remains the mainstay for stroke prevention, surgical and/or endovascular intervention is indicated in selected patients. This article reviews the role of surgery and endovascular techniques in the treatment of middle cerebral artery stenosis based on its natural history, pathophysiology, and prognosis when treated medically.

Publication Date

8-1-2005

Publication Title

Skull Base

ISSN

1531-5010

Volume

15

Issue

3

First Page

175

Last Page

189

PubMed ID

16175228

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1055/s-2005-871873

Recommended Citation

Klopfenstein, Jeffrey D; Ponce, Francisco A; Kim, Louis J; Albuquerque, Felipe C; Nakaji, Peter; and Spetzler, Robert F, "Middle cerebral artery stenosis: endovascular and surgical options." (2005). Neurosurgery. 2073.
https://scholar.barrowneuro.org/neurosurgery/2073