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01-06-2012 | Case Report

Bilateral vasculopexy of anomalous vertebral arteries causing cervicomedullary compression: case report and technical note

Authors: Abhidha Shah, Amit Mahore, Atul Goel

Published in: European Spine Journal | Special Issue 4/2012

Abstract

Introduction

The authors report an extremely rare cause of cervicomedullary cord compression by anomalous ectatic vertebral arteries.

Material

A 50-year-old male patient presented with a 9 month history of progressive quadriparesis. Investigations revealed that the vertebral arteries on both sides had a mirror-like course and caused a deep indentation into the high cervical cord. Bilateral vasculopexy was done using Teflon slings. The treatment resulted in rapid recovery from symptoms.

Conclusions

Anomalous course of the vertebral artery can result in symptoms of high cervical cord compression. Vasculopexy can result in lasting cure from symptoms.

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Title: Bilateral vasculopexy of anomalous vertebral arteries causing cervicomedullary compression: case report and technical note
Authors: Abhidha Shah
Amit Mahore
Atul Goel
Publication date: 01-06-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Spine Journal / Issue Special Issue 4/2012
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-011-2136-4

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Bilateral vasculopexy of anomalous vertebral arteries causing cervicomedullary compression: case report and technical note

Abstract

Introduction

Material

Conclusions

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Introduction

Material

Conclusions

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