Publications by authors named "Luigi Alberto Lanterna"
Article Synopsis
- Moyamoya is a rare brain artery disease that causes strokes and TIAs in children, either on its own (MMD) or alongside other conditions (MMS), accounting for 6-10% of these incidents.
- The study was conducted on 65 pediatric patients in Italy to analyze how the disease presents, progresses, is treated, and its outcomes.
- Findings revealed that most patients had symptoms (82%), many experienced strokes or TIAs, and 73% underwent surgery; however, 20% had subsequent strokes, and at follow-up, 43% had motor deficits, 31% intellectual disabilities, and other complications.
