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Advanced Imaging Assessment of Posterior Circulation Stroke Before and After Endovascular Intervention.
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Neurocritical Care . Dec2010, Vol. 13 Issue 3, p407-410. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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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