Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.)
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Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) · Oct 2019
Single Vessel Double Anastomosis for Flow Augmentation - A Novel Technique for Direct Extracranial to Intracranial Bypass Surgery.
A double anastomosis using a single superficial temporal artery (STA) donor branch for both a proximal side-to-side (S2S) and a distal end-to-side anastomosis is a novel direct bypass technique for use in selected patients necessitating flow augmentation. ⋯ SVDA is a novel technique that can be advantageous for selected cases of extracranial-to-intracranial bypass. Expertise in bypass procedures is a necessary prerequisite. Graft patency rates and complications appear comparable to other bypass techniques.