Association between Vertebral Artery Hypoplasia and Vertebral Artery Aneurysms: A Case-Control Study

Conclusions VAH and VA aplasia are potential risk factors for VA-PICA aneurysms. Altered hemodynamics caused by VAH may result in intracranial aneurysm formation. Additional research should clarify the pathophysiologic association of VAH, VA aplasia, or vascular occlusion with arteriosclerosis and intracranial aneurysm formation. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery - July 3, 2019 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Harati, Ali Zeh, Dominik Rohde, Stefan Schulthei ß, Rolf Schmieder, Kirsten Hernesniemi, Juha Tags: Original Article Source Type: research