Extradural origin of the posteroinferior cerebellar artery: an anatomic study with histological and radiographic correlation.

doi:10.1097/00006123-199806000-00079

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Extradural origin of the posteroinferior cerebellar artery: an anatomic study with histological and radiographic correlation.

Neurosurgery - 1 Jun 1998

Salas E, Ziyal I M, Bank W O, Santi M R, Sekhar L N

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OBJECTIVE: The posteroinferior cerebellar artery (PICA) usually arises from the intradural segment of the vertebral artery (VA). The extradural origin of the PICA is infrequent. Its preoperatory identification is important in surgical strategy during the exposure of the VA. METHODS: During an ana...

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Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Cadaver
Cerebellum
Cerebral Angiography
Cerebral Arteries
Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted
Dura Mater
Genetic Variation
Humans
Male
Vertebral Artery

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