title: Occlusion of a traumatic false aneurysm of the vertebral artery.
abstract: A case of false aneurysm of the second part of the vertebral artery due to stabbing with a pair of scissors is described. Successful occlusion of the aneurysm with preservation of vertebral blood flow was achieved by the percutaneous insertion of a silicone-filled detachable balloon.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000628:therapy*; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012828:Silicones; D014711:Vertebral Artery / Q000293:injuries*
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones