Reconstruction of the middle cerebral artery after excision of a giant fusiform aneurysm

Ceylan S., Karakus A., Duru S., Baykal S., Ilbay K.

NEUROSURGICAL REVIEW, vol.21, pp.189-193, 1998 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 21
  • Publication Date: 1998
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/bf02389331
  • Journal Name: NEUROSURGICAL REVIEW
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.189-193
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

A patient with a giant fusiform aneurysm of the left inferior trunkus of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) is presented. The size of the aneurysm was 5 cm at its largest diameter. Retrograde flow was well developed. After the application of temporary clips the aneurysm was excised and microsurgical reconstructions were undertaken. Adequate flow in the reconstructed MCA trunkus was maintained. This rare case is discussed in the light of the literature.