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In this study, the authors examined the microsurgical anatomy related to cerebral revascularization in the posterior circulation and demonstrate various procedures for bypass surgery.<\/jats:p>\n<jats:p content-type=\"fine-print\"><jats:italic>Methods.<\/jats:italic> The microsurgical anatomy of cerebral and cerebellar vessels as they relate to revascularization procedure and techniques, including extracranial-to-intracranial bypass grafting, arterial interposition grafting, and side-to-side anastomosis, were examined by performing stepwise dissections in 22 adult cadaveric specimens. 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