Approximately one-quarter of ischaemic strokes involve the posterior or vertebrobasilar
circulation. 1, 2 Stenosis of the vertebral artery can occur in either its extra-or intracranial …

Purpose: The aim of our study was to assess the outcome of distal vertebral artery (VA)
reconstructions through a retrospective review conducted at a university-affiliated referral …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to demonstrate the safety and long-term durability of
catheter-based therapy for symptomatic vertebral artery stenosis (VAS). Background …

OBJECT Despite advances in medical management and endovascular therapies, including
the introduction of statins, antiplatelet agents, and drug-eluting stents, some patients …

Percutaneous angioplasty and stenting for the treatment of extracranial vertebral artery (VA)
stenosis seems a safe, effective and useful technique for resolving symptoms and improving …

Purpose: The purpose of this article was to report our long-term results of distal vertebral
artery (DVA) reconstruction. Method: From 1978 to 2001 we performed 352 DVA …

Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) has recently become a noteworthy treatment
option for significant stenosis involving the vertebral artery (VA) in selected patients. We …

OBJECTIVE High rates of restenosis after stenting to treat vertebral artery (VA) origin
disease have revitalized interest in microsurgical revascularization for this condition. This …

Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate the initial and long-term results of
endovascular treatment (EVT) in patients with symptomatic high-grade extracranial vertebral …

BACKGROUND: To report the long-term results of proximal and distal VA open repairs.
METHODS: From January 2002 to December 2009, 74 cases of VA open repair were …