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[Posterior cerebral artery revascularization in Moyamoya disease using augmented reality technology: a case report
V A Lukshin1, A A Shulgina1, D Yu Usachev1,2,3
1Burdenko Neurosurgical Center, Moscow, Russia.
Abstract:
Moyamoya disease is a rare cerebrovascular disorder, and appropriate studies focus primarily on techniques and outcomes of anterior revascularization (MCA and ACA). However, posterior cerebral arteries are also affected in some cases. The authors presented a patient who has suffered from Moyamoya disease since 7-year-old age with 10-year progression of disease and involvement of anterior circulation, as well as posterior circulation after 5 years. There were surgical interventions. PCA revascularization using augmented reality technology is the first such case presented In Russian literature.
Insights
Moyamoya disease can affect posterior circulation. This case study details the first reported instance in Russian literature of posterior cerebral artery revascularization using augmented reality technology for Moyamoya disease.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Moyamoya disease is a rare progressive cerebrovascular disorder.
- Current research predominantly focuses on anterior circulation revascularization.
- Posterior circulation involvement occurs in some Moyamoya disease cases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a unique case of Moyamoya disease with extensive anterior and posterior circulation involvement.
- To describe the surgical intervention for posterior cerebral artery revascularization.
- To highlight the novel use of augmented reality technology in this procedure.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a patient with Moyamoya disease.
- Surgical revascularization of the posterior cerebral artery.
- Utilization of augmented reality technology during surgery.
Main Results:
- Successful surgical intervention for posterior cerebral artery revascularization in a Moyamoya disease patient.
- Demonstration of augmented reality technology's applicability in complex cerebrovascular surgery.
- This represents the first reported case in Russian literature.
Conclusions:
- Moyamoya disease can necessitate posterior circulation revascularization.
- Augmented reality technology offers potential benefits for precision in neurovascular surgery.
- This case expands the understanding of Moyamoya disease management and surgical innovation.
