In Situ Bypass for Complex Intracranial Aneurysms

Abstract

Dr. Sanai is Chief Resident, and Dr. Lawton is Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California at San Francisco, 505 Parnassus Avenue, M779, Box 0112, San Francisco, CA 94143-0112; E-mail: [email protected]. The authors have disclosed that they have no significant relationships with or financial interests in any commercial organizations pertaining to this educational activity. All staff in a position to control the content of this CME activity have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity. Lippincott CME Institute, Inc., has identified and resolved all faculty and staff conflicts of interest regarding this educational activity. Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc., is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc., designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons attests that this educational activity has been recognized for co-sponsored/endorsement for 1.5 Category 1 CME credits of the American Association of Neurological Surgeon's Continuing Education Award in Neurosurgery. This activity expires on September 14, 2010. Category: Cerebrovascular This article is the first of two parts.