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AJNR - American Journal of Neuroradiology

Published ahead of print on September 10, 2008
doi: 10.3174/ajnr.A1211

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American Journal of Neuroradiology 29:1806-1815, November-December 2008
© 2008 American Society of Neuroradiology

Review Article

Interventional Neuroradiology of the Head and Neck

D. Gandhi^a,b, J.J. Gemmete^a, S.A. Ansari^a, S.K. Gujar^b and S.K. Mukherji^b

^a Division of Interventional Neuroradiology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Mich
^b Diagnostic Neuroradiology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Mich
^c Department of Radiology and Neurosurgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Mich

Please address correspondence to Dheeraj Gandhi, MD, University of Michigan Hospital, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, B2 A209, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0030; e-mail: dheeraj{at}umich.edu

SUMMARY: Interventional neuroradiology procedures are a valuable asset in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of various disorders affecting the extracranial head and neck. A detailed understanding of cross-sectional and vascular anatomy and an awareness of potential collateral pathways between extracranial and intracranial vessels are essential for ensuring safe and successful procedures. With the use of high-quality imaging and a meticulous technique, the incidence of major complications is extremely low.