Macrovascular decompression for medullary compression syndrome due to vertebral dolichoectatic arteries: A case report and literature review with 3D imaging support
This case demonstrates the effectiveness of combining vascular sling and interposition techniques for the treatment of complex vertebral artery compression of the medulla oblongata. Three-dimensional reconstructed images proved valuable for both diagnosis and treatment planning of this challenging condition.
Authors
- Tetsuyoshi Horiuchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5620-510X)
- Kohei Kanaya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9667-9828)
- Yota Suzuki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9195-244X)
- Haruki Kuwabara
- Takumi Maruyama
- Lena Jochheim
- Hardian Ridzky Firmansyah
- Okky Firmansyah
- Yu Fujii
Institutions
- Diponegoro University (ID)
- Shinshu University (JP)
- University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Neurology International
- Published
- 2026-01-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.25259/sni_1227_2025
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00