Hybrid Treatment of Large Extracranial Carotid Artery Aneurysm

Overview

Journal J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech

Date 2023 May 26

PMID 37235172

Authors

Francesca Montanari

Luigi Venturini

Iacopo Valente

Marta Minucci

Tommaso Donati

Yamume Tshomba

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Abstract

An extracranial carotid artery aneurysm (ECAA) is a rare condition. The major complications are rupture and thromboembolism. Therefore, treatment is generally recommended. We report the case of a young woman affected by an ECAA, with a cervical pulsatile mass. A multidisciplinary evaluation was performed to ensure the best treatment in terms of safety and efficacy, and the patient underwent hybrid treatment. The 6-month computed tomography angiogram revealed patency of the carotid artery stents and the venous graft, in the absence of any relevant complications. An ECAA is a serious clinical condition. The treatment is challenging, and a multidisciplinary evaluation and precise planning are recommended.

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