Surgical treatment of moyamoya disease / 国际脑血管病杂志

Moyamoya disease is a chronic progressive cerebrovascular disease. Its disability rate and lethality rate are higher. The direct and indirect revascularization can increase cerebral blood flow and reduce the occurrence of cerebral ischemia and cerebral hemorrhage. This article reviews the pathophysiological basis of its surgical treatment, surgical timing, indications, surgical treatment methods and efficacy.