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ArticleChild's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery2021

Current trends in pediatric moyamoya: a survey of international practitioners.

Harishchandra Lalgudi Srinivasan, Moran Hausman-Kedem, Edward R Smith, Shlomi Constantini, Jonathan Roth

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  2. Outcome prediction of pediatric moyamoya disease using midterm cerebral blood flow measured between staged anastomoses.Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery · 2023
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5 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Harishchandra Lalgudi SrinivasanPediatric Neurosurgery Department, Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Moran Hausman-KedemPediatric Neurology Institute, Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Edward R SmithPediatric Cerebrovascular Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital Boston/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Shlomi ConstantiniPediatric Neurosurgery Department, Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Jonathan RothPediatric Neurosurgery Department, Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel. jonaroth@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4267-8835
Tel Aviv University · ILBoston Children's Hospital · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveMoyamoya angiopathy (MM) is a chronic, progressive steno-occlusive arteriopathy of the distal internal carotid artery and its proximal branches. MM is recognized as a shared end-pathway common to a broad range of inciting pathologies, suggesting that tailored management is important. Pediatric MM differs from MM in adults. Currently, there are many uncertainties and controversies regarding the diagnosis and management of children with MM. Hence, we conducted an international survey to identify the contemporary management trends followed worldwide.

methodsA survey relating to lifestyle modifications, medical management, diagnosis, surgical management, and follow-up for pediatric MM was circulated across web-based platforms, through various international pediatric neurological and neurosurgical societies. Data collected included geographic region of practice, experience, responses to questions, and comments.

resultsOne hundred twenty-seven responses were evaluated (104 neurosurgeons and 23 neurologists, from 32 countries, across 6 continents). We found wide variations in the recommendations for management and lifestyle modification, with significant differences between regions of practice. Eighty percent recommend restrictions on physical activity, particularly for symptomatic and non-operated patients. Eighty-four percent prescribe aspirin. Sixty-five percent perform indirect revascularization. Seventy-eight percent recommend performing a staged surgery for bilateral MM. Only 26% perform acetazolamide challenge SPECT to evaluate brain perfusion. Only 15% of responders were from highly experienced centers.

conclusionThis survey reflects the contemporary trends in management of pediatric MM, while highlighting the heterogeneity in the management approach of these patients. There is a need for multicenter, international studies to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and long-term outcome of various aspects of treatment of these patients.

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Cerebral RevascularizationMoyamoya DiseaseAdultCarotid Artery, InternalChildHumansTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonTreatment Outcomemoyamoya lifestyle modificationsmoyamoya surveymoyamoya treatmentPediatric moyamoyapediatric stroke

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