1 Recommendations

1 Recommendations

This document replaces previous guidance on extracranial to intracranial bypass for intracranial atherosclerosis (interventional procedures guidance 348).

1.1 Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of extracranial to intracranial bypass for intracranial atherosclerosis shows that there is no benefit to the patient from the intervention. There are major concerns around its safety, therefore this procedure should not be used to treat this condition.

  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)