Lacerda GAJ, Pérez LS, Martín PJC, Martín CD, Mirabal GY, Tacas GN

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ABSTRACT

Intracranial aneurysms of the posterior circulation represent a challenge for contemporary neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiological procedures due to the anatomical complexity of its topography that predispose on the occurrence of complications. The endovascular occlusion represents the best option for the treatment of these injuries, but at not existing a coverage suitable for all patients, microsurgery continues representing an alternative for the management of patients with this complex disease. In this paper we present two cases operated, one with a basilar tip aneurysms and another one in the left superior cerebellar artery in which a temporopolar approach described by healthy, with successful results was used. We conclude that this approach represents an alternative to the rest of the techniques used for the surgical treatment of these injuries.

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