RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Phil
T1 State-of-the-Art Surgical and Endovascular Treatment for Intracranial Occlusive Disease
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2010
FD SAGE Publications
VO 10
IS 1
SP 27
OP 28
DO 10.1177/155989771001017
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/10/1/27.abstract
AB High oxygen extraction fraction (OEF) is detectable by positron emission tomography (PET), and superficial temporal artery to middle cerebral artery (STA-MCA) bypass surgery can be used to improve cerebral hemodynamics in stroke risk patients [Zipfel et al. Skull Base 2005]. This article discusses some of the studies that have used PET to detect OEF, including the COSS Study, WASID Trial, SAMMPRIS Study.