Intracerebral steal phenomenon induced focal reversible vasogenic edema and decrease in cerebral blood flow after

Yu Shimizu1, Katsuhiro Tsuchiya1, Norihiro Fujisawa1

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Kanazawa Medical Center, 1-1 Shimoishibikimachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan.

Summary

Intracerebral steal phenomenon (ISP) after carotid endarterectomy (CEA) can cause vasogenic edema and cerebral blood flow (CBF) decline. This rare complication, presenting as hemiparesis, was successfully treated, resolving edema and neurological deficits.

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