Arterial graft reconstruction in an aneurysm of the middle cerebral artery

Neurosurgery. 1990 Feb;26(2):327-9. doi: 10.1097/00006123-199002000-00024.

Abstract

A case of a large aneurysm of the middle cerebral artery that was treated by resection of the aneurysm sac and reconstruction of the vessel is presented. The middle cerebral artery was reconstructed using a graft from the superficial temporal artery (STA). Cerebral vessel reconstructions are usually carried out with veins as grafts. This paper shows the possibility of using the STA as a graft. When a vessel reconstruction is contemplated, the skin flap should be planned in order to save the STA.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cerebral Revascularization / methods*
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged