Critical aspects of etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of vertebral artery tortuosity
Abstract
This literature review explores the most important aspects of etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of pathological tortuosity of the vertebral artery. The data show that vertebral artery tortuosity remains a leading cause of cerebral circulatory disorders and vertebrobasilar insufficiency. Many congenital and acquired factors play an important role in its development. It was found, that despite the emergence and introduction of endovascular methods, open surgery aimed at elimination of the deformity with subsequent restoration of the vessel continuity remains the main method of treatment of vertebral artery tortuosity up to now. Domestic and foreign research data prove that early diagnosis and correctly chosen tactics of revascularization in most cases contribute to complete regression of cerebral ischemic disturbances and good treatment results.
About the Authors
D. D. Sultanov
Republican Scientific Center for Cardiovascular Surgery; SEI “Avicenna Tajik State Medical University”
Tajikistan
Tajikistan
The Department of Surgical Diseases #2
O. Nematzoda
Republican Scientific Center for Cardiovascular Surgery
Tajikistan
Tajikistan
H. A. Yunusov
SEI “Avicenna Tajik State Medical University”
Tajikistan
Tajikistan
Yunusov Huseyn Abdulkhakovich - Postgraduate student of the Surgical Diseases Department #2
Tel: +(992)918941036
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Sultanov D.D., Nematzoda O., Yunusov H.A. Critical aspects of etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of vertebral artery tortuosity. Health care of Tajikistan. 2020;(4):84-94. (In Russ.)
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