Endovascular repair for an extracranial internal carotid aneurysm with cervical access: A case report.

Endovascular repair for an extracranial internal carotid aneurysm with cervical access: A case report.

Int J Surg Case Rep. 2015 Dec 3;19:14-16

Authors: Rivera-Chavarría IJ, Alvarado-Marín JC

Abstract
BACKGROUND: Carotid aneurysms are a rare pathology. This vascular disorder can be asymptomatic or it can cause local compression. The disorder poses a high risk of embolization and rupture.
PRESENTATION OF CASE: A 79 years old female, presents with a right internal carotid fusiform aneurysm, approximately 3.8cm in diameter, localized 3.30cm from the common carotid artery bifurcation with an extremely tortuous common carotid artery.
DISCUSSION: Surgical management of the extracranial internal carotid artery remains varying and challenging, particularly with a distal internal carotid aneurysm and with anatomical difficulties.
CONCLUSION: Endovascular management of an internal carotid aneurysm with cervical access using an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene covered stent with Heparin Bioactive Surface in the carotid area, is safe and effective.

PMID: 26706595 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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