Rescue Extracranial –Intracranial Bypass for Ischemic Stroke Secondary to Progressive Human Immunodeficiency Virus–Associated Vasculopathy

Conclusion This is the first case of STA-MCA bypass performed in a patient with recurrent ischemic stroke caused by HIV-associated vasculopathy. Although further evidence is needed, such treatment options can shed new light on the management of progressive HIV-associated vasculopathy, which is refractory to maximal medical treatment. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery - July 12, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Mizushima, Makoto Sugiyama, Taku Eguchi, Katsuki Tarisawa, Monami Tokairin, Kikutaro Ito, Masaki Hashimoto, Daigo Yabe, Ichiro Fujimura, Miki Tags: Case Report Source Type: research