Successful exclusion of a high internal carotid pseudoaneurysm using the Wallgraft endoprosthesis.
A 43-year-old woman presented with a several-month history of transient ischemic attacks 7 years following surgery for a malignant carotid body tumor. Angiography revealed a pseudoaneurysm at the distal vein graft anastomosis and a stenosis related to the proximal anastomosis. Due to the extensive previous surgery an endovascular approach was advocated and the pseudoaneurysm was successfully excluded using a covered stent (Wallgraft). This is, to our knowledge, the first time such an approach has been used following carotid body tumor excision.
Ellis
Peter K
PK
Department of Radiology, Royal Victoria Hospital, Grosvenor Road, Belfast, N. Ireland. PKEllis@doctors.org.uk
Kennedy
Peter T
PT
Barros D'Sa
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D000328:Adult; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal; D020216:Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015607:Stents