Dr. Spetzler did my bilateral STAMCA surgeries in Aug/Sept 2002.  Not sure why it happened, but my left side has totally occluded and right side is minimally patent.  Oh well, it was great while it lasted, felt better than I had in a long time for almost a year afterwards. Does anyone know if this procedure can be redone?

Hi Lee!
Dr. Spetzler is a great surgeon IMO.  My neurosurgeon lifeflighted me to him in Phoenix from New Orleans because he thought he was the best qualified to do my procedure. I have to say, I have worked for surgeons the past 20 years, and he definitely has an "aura" of importance surrounding him! It was kind of surreal really. He would walk in followed by quite a few residents and surgeons who were obviously visiting to learn his technique. Although I knew it was a major procedure, I felt so confident in his abilities, but he is not the real "chatty" type. Basically comes in with his entourage, tells you what he is going to do and what to expect, and walks out. Of course, I wasn't really sure what questions to ask! Anyway, you will be in good hands with him.