Surgical Bypass for Brain Artery Blockage

In this procedure, the provider surgically connects, or anastomoses, the arterial and extracranial intracranial arteries, specifically the middle cerebral and cortical arteries. The provider accesses the arteries through a craniotomy, where the provider removes a portion of the skull bone. This procedure treats blockage and rupture of vessels in the brain by effectively bypassing the affected area to restore blood flow to the brain. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.