Retrograde suction decompression of an ophthalmic artery aneurysm using balloon occlusion. Technical note.
A large ophthalmic artery aneurysm was ligated using a modification of the retrograde suction technique described by Batjer and Samson. Temporary proximal occlusion of the internal carotid artery was accomplished with a double-lumen balloon catheter, and distal occlusion was performed with a temporary clip. The aneurysm was collapsed by gentle aspiration through the distal lumen of the balloon catheter. This greatly facilitated dissection and clip ligation of the aneurysm.
Scott
J A
JA
Department of Radiology, Methodist Hospital of Indiana, Indianapolis.
Horner
T G
TG
Leipzig
T J
TJ
D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal; D002404:Catheterization; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D009880:Ophthalmic Artery; D011859:Radiography; D013396:Suction