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http://dx.doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2013.54.3.243

Rotational Vertebral Artery Compression : Bow Hunter's Syndrome  

Go, Gyeongo (Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University)
Hwang, Soo-Hyun (Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University)
Park, In Sung (Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University)
Park, Hyun (Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University)
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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society / v.54, no.3, 2013 , pp. 243-245 More about this Journal
Abstract
Bow hunter's syndrome (BHS) is rare cause of vertebrobasilar insufficiency that arises from mechanical compression of the vertebral artery by head rotation. There is no standardized diagnostic regimen or treatment of BHS. Recently, we experienced 2 cases resisted continues medication and treated by surgical approach. In both cases, there were no complications after surgery and there were improvements in clinical symptoms. Thus, we describe our cases with surgical decompression with a review of the relevant medical literature.
Keywords
Bow hunter's syndrome; Rotational vertebral artery stroke; Vertebrobasilar insufficiency; Decompression; Surgical treatment;
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