Hyperperfusion syndrome with hemorrhage after angioplasty for middle cerebral artery stenosis

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2001 Sep;22(8):1597-601.

Abstract

Hyperperfusion syndrome is a well-documented complication of carotid endarterectomy, as well as internal carotid artery angioplasty and stent placement. We report a similar complication after distal intracranial (middle cerebral artery [MCA] M2 segment) angioplasty. To our knowledge, this is the first report of hyperperfusion syndrome after intracranial angioplasty of a distal MCA branch.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Angioplasty / adverse effects*
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / diagnosis
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / surgery*
  • Cerebral Angiography
  • Cerebral Arteries*
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Constriction, Pathologic / diagnosis
  • Constriction, Pathologic / surgery
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperemia / etiology*
  • Syndrome
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed