Endovascular stenting for the treatment of post-traumatic aneurysms of the extracranial internal carotid artery.
Aneurysmal dilatations occur at any level of carotid dissection, but typically at the distal subcranial segment. These aneurysms may grow, compress cervical structures, rupture or constitute a potential source of thrombo-embolic complications. When conservative and/or medical treatment failed or is contraindicated, a more aggressive therapy, such as endovascular stenting should be considered. We report the successful use endovascular stenting for the treatment of post-traumatic dissecting aneurysms of the extracranial internal carotid artery and discuss the potential of different stents types.
Cohen
José E
JE
Department of Neurosurgery, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.
Rajz
Gustavo
G
Valarezo
Javier
J
Umansky
Felix
F
Spektor
Sergey
S
D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D004730:Endothelium, Vascular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D015607:Stents