Superficial temporal artery-middle cerebral artery anastomosis for internal carotid artery occlusion by subacute in-stent thrombosis after carotid artery stenting.
Alternative to carotid endarterectomy, carotid artery stenting (CAS) can be performed for symptomatic severe stenosis of internal carotid artery, especially for high-risk patients. Among several complications after CAS, subacute in-stent thrombosis is rare but important, because patient's condition can deteriorate rapidly. Subacute in-stent thrombosis with carotid artery occlusion can be managed by superficial temporal artery-middle cerebral artery (STA-MCA) anastomosis. We report two cases of STA-MCA anastomosis for internal carotid artery occlusion by subacute in-stent thrombosis after CAS.
Department of Neurosurgery, Busan Paik Hospital, School of Medicine, Inje University, Busan, Korea.
Hoi Jung
HJ
Choi
Sung Tae
ST
Kim
Yeong Gyun
YG
Jeong
Hae Woong
HW
Jeong
Carotid artery stenting (CAS); Subacute in-stent thrombosis; Superficial temporal artery-middle cerebral artery (STA-MCA) anastomosis