Moyamoya Disease
Successful Treatment Depends on Successful Diagnosis
Moyamoya Disease
Successful Treatment Depends on Successful Diagnosis
What Is Moyamoya Disease?
Moyamoya disease is a disorder in which small arteries at the base of the brain progressively become blocked which can result in the development of strokes in the patient. The term “Moyamoya ” is a Japanese one, and it means “Puff of smoke”, which is the appearance of these abnormal arteries on an angiogram test.
Treatment
Treatment Options
The best treatment is revascularization surgery (surgery that will bring new blood flow to the affected areas of the brain).
Professor Abdulrauf is considered one of the most respected experts on revascularization surgery in the world. He has written one of the main textbooks on this topic.
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World Class Care
Dr. Abdulrauf is a world renowned neurosurgeon. His innovations the EC-IC bypass and craniotomy have improved outcomes for patients around the world. Please contact us for further information or to obtain a consultation (second opinion).
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