Spontaneous recanalization of acute internal carotid artery occlusion.
Little is known about the natural course of internal carotid artery occlusion and its possible recanalization. We present here a case of spontaneous recanalization of an acutely occluded internal carotid artery, angiographically reported, which later allowed the patient to benefit from surgical treatment. These and other similar cases raise the possibility of a more frequent recanalization of this artery than previously considered. We suggest routine follow-up of these patients to detect this eventuality, which could influence clinical outcome and secondary prophylaxis strategies.
Calleja
Sergio
S
Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain. s.calleja@telecable.es
De la Vega
Vanessa
V
Llaneza
Jose Manuel
JM
Lopez-Roger
Ricardo
R
Gutierrez
Jose Maria
JM
Lahoz
Carlos H
CH
D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014463:Ultrasonography