Reduction in Overt and Silent Stroke Recurrence Rate Following Cerebral Revascularization Surgery in Children with Sickle Cell Disease and Severe Cerebral Vasculopathy

ConclusionsThe rate of overt and silent infarct recurrence was significantly lower following indirect cerebral revascularization. A prospective study of cerebral revascularization in children with SCD is needed.

Source: Pediatric Blood and Cancer - April 21, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Erin M. Hall, Jeffrey Leonard, Jodi L. Smith, Kristin P. Guilliams, Michael Binkley, Robert J. Fallon, Monica L. Hulbert Tags: Research Article Source Type: research