Endovascular stenting for the treatment of post-traumatic aneurysms of the extracranial internal carotid artery

Neurol Res. 2004 Sep;26(6):662-5. doi: 10.1179/016164104225016001.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Dissection / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aortic Dissection / therapy
  • Carotid Artery, Internal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Carotid Artery, Internal / pathology
  • Endothelium, Vascular / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Stents