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An experimental technique for producing delayed cerebral vasospasm in a rabbit model is described. The basilar artery is punctured via the transclival route and angiographic verification is illustrated.
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Egemen, N., Sanlidilek, U., Zorlutuna, A. et al. Transclivai approach to rabbit basilar artery for experimental induction of chronic vasospasm. Acta neurochir 115, 123–126 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01406370
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