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How we do it? Performing a protective superficial temporal artery-middle cerebral artery bypass with endoscopic
Zhicheng Wang1,2, Changzhen Jiang1,2, Zixiao Yang3,4,5,6,7,8
1Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350004, Fujian, China.
Background:
To describe the concept of a protective superficial temporal artery-middle cerebral artery (STA-MCA) bypass performed prior to endoscopic transnasal cavernous sinus (CS) lesion resection in order to reduce the risk of perioperative cerebral ischemia due to internal carotid artery (ICA) vasospasm, occlusion, and even injury.
Method:
We illustrated the procedure of a 14-year-old female accepting a protective STA-MCA bypass with endoscopic transnasal CS lesion resection.
Conclusion:
A protective bypass may be a prophylactic strategy in selected endoscopic transnasal CS surgery cases, particularly where the diagnosis is uncertain, or the risk of ICA injury or occlusion is high.
