Carotid siphon stenosis.
Seventy-one cases of carotid siphon stenosis were analyzed for symptom presentation, non-invasive diagnosis, angiographic and CT scan features, and outcome. Our experience indicates that carotid siphon stenosis is a dangerous lesion with serious neurological sequelae, including a high stroke rate. Indirect evidence is presented to suggest that distal embolization is a significant feature of carotid siphon lesion.
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Department of Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson 39216.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002542:Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010991:Plethysmography