1. Recanalization of the occluded basilar artery by percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting. (A) Right ICA angiography revealed that the superior segment of the basilar artery and bilateral posterior cerebral arteries were partially supplied by posterior communicating artery.
Recanalization of the occluded basilar artery by percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting. (A) Right ICA angiography revealed that the superior segment of the basilar artery and bilateral posterior cerebral arteries were partially supplied by posterior communicating artery. (B) Basilar artery was completely occluded in the middle segment and left posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) showed compensatory enlargement. (C) Micro-catheter passed through the stenosis of the inferior segment of the basilar artery and revealed basilar artery occlusion beyond the middle segment. (D) After balloon dilation and implantation of the self-expandable stent, basilar artery was completely recanalized.
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