Direct bypass techniques for the treatment of pediatric moyamoya disease

Raphael Guzman; Gary K Steinberg

doi:10.1016/j.nec.2010.03.013

Direct bypass techniques for the treatment of pediatric moyamoya disease

Neurosurg Clin N Am. 2010 Jul;21(3):565-73. doi: 10.1016/j.nec.2010.03.013.

Authors

Raphael Guzman¹, Gary K Steinberg

Affiliation

¹ Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, R211, Stanford, CA 94305-5327, USA. raphaelg@stanford.edu

PMID: 20561504
DOI: 10.1016/j.nec.2010.03.013

Abstract

Moyamoya is an increasingly recognized cause of stroke in children and adults. Identification of the disease early in its course with prompt institution of therapy is critical to providing the best outcome for patients. Revascularization surgery seems to be effective in preventing stroke in moyamoya, with direct techniques providing durable protection when performed at experienced centers.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Carotid Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
Carotid Stenosis / pathology
Carotid Stenosis / surgery
Cerebral Arteries / anatomy & histology
Cerebral Arteries / surgery*
Cerebral Revascularization / methods*
Cerebral Revascularization / standards*
Cerebrovascular Circulation / physiology
Child
Humans
Moyamoya Disease / diagnostic imaging
Moyamoya Disease / pathology
Moyamoya Disease / surgery*
Radiography
Temporal Arteries / anatomy & histology
Temporal Arteries / surgery*
Treatment Outcome