• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제49권5호
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• pp.257-261
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• 2011

Objective : Successful coil embolization of anterior communicating (A-com) artery aneurysms requires good visualization and understanding of the entire H complex. Bilateral carotid angiography may optimize anatomical understanding and visualization of the H complex. We therefore assessed the efficacy of simultaneous bilateral internal carotid angiography during coil embolization for A-com artery aneurysms. Methods : Of the 153 patients with intracranial saccular aneurysms who underwent embolization between July 2008 and December 2009, 12 had A-com artery aneurysms and were embolized under bilateral carotid angiography. Patients were evaluated angiographically, immediately and 6 months (n=11) after embolization, using a 3-point scale (complete, residual neck, residual aneurysm). The safety, performance and efficacy of this approach were retrospectively evaluated. Results: In all patients, bilateral internal carotid artery angiography provided more detailed anatomical information and understanding around the A-com artery, and, in complex situations, it allowed for more effective coil embolization through bilateral routes to the A-com artery. Angiography immediately after embolization showed occlusion of 11 of the 12 (92%) aneurysms, with none of these 11 showing evidence of recanalization at 6 months. Conclusion : These findings indicate that simultaneous bilateral carotid angiography during coil embolization of selected complex A-com artery aneurysms provided improved anatomical understanding, and resulted in more effective and safer procedures than typical unilateral angiography.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.84-87
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• 2013

A 60-year-old man visited the outpatient clinic due to one month of recurrent exertional chest pain. Eleven years earlier he had undergone off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting using bilateral internal thoracic artery (ITA) Y-composite grafts based on the left ITA. Preoperative coronary angiography showed patent distal graft anastomoses and visualized the left ITA retrogradely. The arch aortography revealed near-total occlusion of the left subclavian artery at the level of the ostium. The patient underwent left carotid-to-subclavian artery bypass grafting using a 6 mm vascular conduit. Postoperative computed tomographic angiography revealed a patent bypass conduit between the left common carotid artery and left subclavian artery. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 4 with no symptoms or signs of myocardial ischemia.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.343-346
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• 2007

Hypoplasia of the internal carotid artery is a rare congenital anomaly. Agenesis, aplasia, and hypoplasia of the internal carotid artery [ICA] are frequently associated with cerebral aneurysms in the circle of Willis. Authors report two cases with congenital hypoplasia of the ICA accompanying with the aneurysms. Transfemoral cerebral angiography [TFCA] in one patient identified nonvisualization of the left ICA. Bilateral anterior cerebral artery [ACA] and middle cerebral artery [MCA] were supplied from the right ICA accompanying with two aneurysms at anterior communicating artery [AcoA] and A1 portion of the left ACA. TFCA in another patient demonstrated hypoplastic left ICA and left ACA filled from the right ICA accompanying with AcoA aneurysm. Left MCA was filled from basilar artery via posterior communicating artery [PcoA]. Skull base computed tomography [CT] in two patients showed hypoplastic carotid canal. Authors performed direct aneurysmal neck clipping. Follow up CT angiography [CTA] at one year after surgery did not show regrowth or new development of the aneurysm. In patients with hypoplastic ICA, neurosurgeons should be aware of the possibility of development of the aneurysms, presumably because of hemodynamic process. Direct aneurysmal neck clipping is a good treatment modality. After operation, regular CTA, magnetic resonance angiography [MRA] or TFCA is needed to find progressive lesion and to prevent cerebrovascular attack [CVA].

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.578-581
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• 2007

Moyamoya disease is characterized by the angiographic findings of bilateral occlusion of the distal portion of the internal carotid arteries with a vascular network at the base of the brain. The typical findings on conventional angiography and magnetic resonance imaging usually confirm the correct diagnosis of moyamoya disease. We experienced a 11-year-old girl with moyamoya disease showing repeated transient ischemic attacks and we report on this case with a review of the literature.

• Anatomy and Cell Biology
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.211-218
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• 2023

Despite several studies focusing on the facial arteries variable courses, the findings have significantly differed. The divergent findings have made it increasingly challenging to establish consistent correlations. Thus, as a vital artery, the facial artery is prone to numerous variations, which makes the identification of the variations vital to clinical practice, particularly for the orofacial and rhinoplastic surgery, and the increasingly selective chemotherapy procedures. The present research uses angiography images for analysis in studying the bilateral facial artery variations noted in patients undergoing carotid angiography for the evaluation of congenital anomalies, cerebral vascular malformations, and intra-arterial procedures. Conventional angiography was used, as it is a vital assessment tool that helps in the assessment of variations in the facial arteries and is suitable in evaluating smaller vascular anatomy, due to the perfect spatial resolution and portrayal of vascular anatomy. Thus, rather than normal ending of the facial artery as an angular artery, the study disclosed that in certain instances, the artery termination took the form of a superior labial artery with a small lateral nasal artery branch located closer to the midline compared to the normal cases. Also, the study has disclosed a conspicuous pre-masseteric branch with small branches originating from the infraorbital artery and providing potential compensation for the facial artery's shortness. Regardless of the infrequency of such variations, it is vital that they are considered during the performance of any facial surgical procedure.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.159-163
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• 2006

Objective : Unique Internal carotid artery angiographic findings have been found especially in very poor grade aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage[SAH] patients before and during the endovascular coiling. The author investigates their patterns and classifies them into lour subtypes. Methods : Among Hunt&Hess grade IV, V SAH patients, the author could gather eight patients who showed abnormal intracranial circulation in cerebral catheter-based angiography. Results : The author introduces new term 'misery collaterals' first and has classified them into four types with the case illustrations. Type 1 is the worst condition defined as almost no intracranial circulation. Type 2 is the condition of little intracranial circulation with contrast filling just only at vessels of brain base, type 3 is of no or little cortical circulation with contrast filling at bilateral large vessels of brain base through circle of Willis channel and type 4 is of visible bilateral cortical circulation but delayed intracranial circulation time. The prognosis of these eight patients showed misery collaterals were disappointed. Conclusion : These finding can be used as the supportive information in deciding a management plan in poor grade SAH patients.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제59권3호
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• pp.296-301
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• 2016

Dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) of the transverse sinus with ophthalmic manifestations in young children are rare. We reviewed two cases of direct AVF of the transverse sinus with ocular manifestations managed at our institution. The first, a 2.5 years old male child presented with left exophthalmos. Angiography revealed AVF between the occipital artery and the transverse sinus. The second, a 2 years old female child, complained of left exophthalmos. Imaging studies showed bilateral direct AVFs of the transverse sinus with bilateral dysmaturation of the sigmoid sinus. Transarterial embolization was done in both cases. Clinical and radiological follow up revealed complete cure. This report suggests that DAVF of the transverse sinus supplied by the external carotid branches can present with ophthalmic manifestations especially if there is distal venous stenosis or obliteration involving sigmoid sinus. Transarterial embolization using coils and liquid embolic agents could be safe and feasible to obliterate the fistula.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제62권2호
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• pp.136-143
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• 2019

Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a progressive cerebrovascular disease with unknown etiology, characterized by bilateral steno-occlusive changes at the terminal portion of the internal carotid artery and an abnormal vascular network formation at the base of the brain. MMD has an intrinsic nature to convert the vascular supply for the brain from internal carotid (IC) system to the external carotid (EC) system, as indicated by Suzuki's angiographic staging. Insufficiency of this 'IC-EC conversion system' could result not only in cerebral ischemia, but also in intracranial hemorrhage from inadequate collateral anastomosis, both of which represent the clinical manifestation of MMD. Surgical revascularization prevents cerebral ischemic attack by improving cerebral blood flow, and recent evidence further suggests that extracranial-intracranial bypass could powerfully reduce the risk of re-bleeding in MMD patients with posterior hemorrhage, who were known to have extremely high re-bleeding risk. Although the exact mechanism underlying the hemorrhagic presentation in MMD is undetermined, most recent angiographic analysis revealed the characteristic angio-architecture related to high re-bleeding risk, such as the extension and dilatation of choroidal collaterals and posterior cerebral artery involvement. We sought to update the current management strategy for hemorrhagic MMD, including the outcome of surgical revascularization for hemorrhagic MMD in our institute. Further investigations will clarify the optimal surgical strategy to prevent hemorrhagic manifestation in patients with MMD.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제82권3호
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• pp.743-748
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• 2021

추골동맥의 기시부 변이의 다양성은 여러 문헌에서 보고되어 왔다. 그러나, 양측 추골동맥이 직접 대동맥궁으로부터 기시하는 변이는 매우 드물다. 이번 증례는 갑작스럽게 발생한 우측 편마비를 주소로 내원한 60세의 남자 환자에서 우연히 발견된 드문 양측 추골동맥 기시부의 변이를 보여준다. CT 혈관조영술에서 우측 추골동맥은 대동맥궁의 좌측 쇄골하정맥의 원위부에서 기시하였고, 좌측 추골동맥은 대동맥궁의 좌측 총경동맥과 쇄골하정맥의 사이에서 기시하였다. 이 변이와 연관이 있을 수 있는 발생학적인 기전도 고찰하였다. 추골동맥 기시부의 드문 변이의 가능성은 추골동맥이 일반적인 위치에서 보이지 않을 때 고려되어야 한다. 이 변이를 이해하는 것은 혈관 내 치료나 수술 중에 예기치 않은 합병증을 피하기 위해 중요하다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제18권8호
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• pp.84-87
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• 2017

뇌과관류증후군은 경동맥 스텐트 삽입술 또는 내막 절제술 시행 시 발생할 수 있는 드문 합병증으로 대사 요구량보다 관류가 더 많은 상태를 유발하는 다양한 기전에 의해 발생한다. 주 임상 증상은 편측성 두통, 고혈압, 발작 및 국소 신경계 결손이 있으며, 심한 경우 지주막하 출혈 및 뇌실질 출혈로 영구적 장애 또는 사망까지 유발할 수 있다. 일반적으로 뇌과관류증후군은 두개경유도플러, 관류 뇌자기공명영상 및 단일광자방출컴퓨터단층촬영으로 진단할 수 있다. 저자들의 연구에서는 내경동맥 스텐트 이후 확인한 혈관조영술에서 의미있는 정맥울혈 증상을 보여 뇌과관류증후군을 진단할 수 있었다. 환자는 증상성 양쪽 내경동맥 협착을 보이고 있었고, 협착으로 인해 곁순환 동맥들이 잘 발달하게 되었다. 이렇게 곁순환 동맥이 잘 발달된 상태에서 환자에게 내경동맥 스텐트를 삽입한 이후 대뇌 혈류량이 증가되며 혈류의 방향이 바뀌어 정맥 울혈이 생길 수 있으며, 경동맥 스텐트 삽입술 또는 내막 절제술 시행 이후 정맥울혈이 보일 시 뇌과관류증후군을 예측할 수 있다. 이 연구는 내경동맥 스텐트 삽입 후 바로 시행하는 혈관 조영술을 통해서 뇌과관류증후군을 확진할 수 있음을 보여준 1례의 보고이다.