Indirect revascularization surgery for moyamoya disease in children and its special considerations

Indirect revascularization surgery for moyamoya disease in children and its special considerations

Moyamoya disease (MMD) is the most common pediatric cerebrovascular disease in Far Eastern countries. In children, MMD frequently manifests as ischemic symptomatology. Cerebral perfusion gradually decreases as the disease progresses, which often leads to cerebral infarction. The benefits of revascul...

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Main Authors: Kyu-Chang Wang, Ji Hoon Phi, Ji Yeoun Lee, Seung-Ki Kim, Byung-Kyu Cho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Pediatric Society 2012-11-01
Series:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
Subjects:
Moyamoya disease
Child
Surgery
Online Access:http://kjp.or.kr/upload/pdf/kjped-55-408.pdf

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