What is microsurgical revascularization of the proximal vertebral artery?
Microsurgical revascularization of the proximal vertebral artery is a surgical procedure used to restore blood flow to the brain by reconnecting the vertebral artery to the carotid artery. It is a complex procedure that requires specialized microsurgical instruments and techniques and is usually performed by a neurosurgeon. The procedure has been studied in a single-center, single-operator analysis published in Neurosurgery in 2009, which found that the procedure was effective in restoring blood flow to the brain, and was associated with a low rate of complications. 