Endovascular Revascularization of Chronic Symptomatic Vertebrobasilar Occlusion

Ridwan Lin MD, PhD

From the Center for Neuroendovascular Therapy, Stroke Institute, Pittsburgh, PA (RL, AA, TJ); and Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA (BJ, DK, HK, MH).

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Aitziber Aleu MD,

Aitziber Aleu MD

From the Center for Neuroendovascular Therapy, Stroke Institute, Pittsburgh, PA (RL, AA, TJ); and Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA (BJ, DK, HK, MH).

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Brian Jankowitz MD,

Brian Jankowitz MD

From the Center for Neuroendovascular Therapy, Stroke Institute, Pittsburgh, PA (RL, AA, TJ); and Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA (BJ, DK, HK, MH).

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Dean Kostov MD,

Dean Kostov MD

From the Center for Neuroendovascular Therapy, Stroke Institute, Pittsburgh, PA (RL, AA, TJ); and Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA (BJ, DK, HK, MH).

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Hilal Kanaan MD,

Hilal Kanaan MD

From the Center for Neuroendovascular Therapy, Stroke Institute, Pittsburgh, PA (RL, AA, TJ); and Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA (BJ, DK, HK, MH).

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Michael Horowitz MD,

Michael Horowitz MD

From the Center for Neuroendovascular Therapy, Stroke Institute, Pittsburgh, PA (RL, AA, TJ); and Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA (BJ, DK, HK, MH).

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Tudor Jovin MD,

Tudor Jovin MD

From the Center for Neuroendovascular Therapy, Stroke Institute, Pittsburgh, PA (RL, AA, TJ); and Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA (BJ, DK, HK, MH).

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Ridwan Lin MD, PhD,

Ridwan Lin MD, PhD

From the Center for Neuroendovascular Therapy, Stroke Institute, Pittsburgh, PA (RL, AA, TJ); and Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA (BJ, DK, HK, MH).

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Aitziber Aleu MD,

Aitziber Aleu MD

From the Center for Neuroendovascular Therapy, Stroke Institute, Pittsburgh, PA (RL, AA, TJ); and Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA (BJ, DK, HK, MH).

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Brian Jankowitz MD,

Brian Jankowitz MD

From the Center for Neuroendovascular Therapy, Stroke Institute, Pittsburgh, PA (RL, AA, TJ); and Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA (BJ, DK, HK, MH).

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Dean Kostov MD,

Dean Kostov MD

From the Center for Neuroendovascular Therapy, Stroke Institute, Pittsburgh, PA (RL, AA, TJ); and Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA (BJ, DK, HK, MH).

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Hilal Kanaan MD,

Hilal Kanaan MD

From the Center for Neuroendovascular Therapy, Stroke Institute, Pittsburgh, PA (RL, AA, TJ); and Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA (BJ, DK, HK, MH).

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Michael Horowitz MD,

Michael Horowitz MD

From the Center for Neuroendovascular Therapy, Stroke Institute, Pittsburgh, PA (RL, AA, TJ); and Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA (BJ, DK, HK, MH).

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Tudor Jovin MD,

Tudor Jovin MD

From the Center for Neuroendovascular Therapy, Stroke Institute, Pittsburgh, PA (RL, AA, TJ); and Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA (BJ, DK, HK, MH).

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First published: 01 December 2010

https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1552-6569.2010.00554.x

Citations: 23

Tudor G Jovin, MD, Center for Neuroendovascular Therapy, UPMC Stroke Institute, Suite C-424, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. E-mail: [email protected].

J Neuroimaging 2012;22:74-79.

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Abstract

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

Acute basilar artery occlusion is associated with a high risk of stroke, mortality, and poor outcome in survivors. Timely vessel revascularization is critical to improve the clinical outcome in this condition. A subset of patients survives acute occlusion with mild or no disability and some of these individuals develop recurrent ischemic events despite optimal medical therapy. The strategy for management of these patients is unknown.

CASE SUMMARY

We described 3 patients with chronic intracranial vertebrobasilar occlusions who presented with recurrent ischemic symptoms and progressive disability. All 3 patients were treated successfully with angioplasty and stenting. One patient experienced headache postprocedure and was found to have subarachnoid hemorrhage, which was self-limiting without need for intervention or result in permanent neurological sequela. All 3 patients have been free of recurrent symptoms for up to 30 months.

CONCLUSIONS

Revascularization of chronic vertebrobasilar occlusions is technically feasible. Due to the high-risk nature, it should be reserved as an option only for selected group of patients with recurrent ischemic symptoms and progressive disability despite maximal medical therapy. Further prospective study is helpful to clarify the role of this intervention.

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