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Advanced Imaging Assessment of Posterior Circulation Stroke Before and After Endovascular Intervention.

Authors :
Khan, Asif A.
Gatlin, Joseph
Uschmann, Hartmut
Luzardo, Gustavo
Buciuc, Razvan
Khan, Majid
Source :
Neurocritical Care. Dec2010, Vol. 13 Issue 3, p407-410. 4p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Background: Perfusion-computed tomography (CTP) is a relatively new technique that allows rapid semiquantitative noninvasive evaluation of cerebral perfusion aiding in the diagnosis of cerebral ischemia and infarction. There is a paucity of data on its application within the posterior circulation, especially, the brainstem. We describe a case of basilar artery thrombosis with cerebellar and brainstem CTP mismatch and discuss possible future applications of CTP for acute posterior fossa circulation and infarction. Methods: Case report. Results: Successful use of CTP to aid in decision to proceed with neurointervention in acute basilar artery occlusion and confirm its resolution after mechanical clot retrieval. Conclusion: Perfusion-computed tomography can successfully be used to define cerebral ischemia and infarction within the posterior fossa and aid in decisions to proceed with neurointervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15416933
Volume :
13
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Neurocritical Care
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
55457168
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12028-010-9419-1