| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5942364 | Annals of Vascular Surgery | 2014 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) is a vascular condition characterized by morphologic alterations involving efferent cerebral vascular paths. CCSVI has been implicated as a contributing factor to multiple sclerosis (MS) but this theory is highly controversial. We report 3 cases of CCSVI patients with MS who had undergone internal jugular veins (IJVs) angioplasty to restore vessels patency. All patients reported significant symptomatic improvement after angioplasty until symptoms recurred after restenosis of the treated IJVs. Surgical IJVs reconstruction was performed. Patients' symptoms gradually improved and the benefits were maintained at the 1-year follow-up.
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Authors
Salvatore Spagnolo, Filippo Scalise, Luciano Barbato, Maria Antonietta Grasso, Ugo F. Tesler,