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Abstract
Citation: Clin Surg. 2022;7(1):3390.Case Report | Open Access
Carotid Aneurysm: How to Manage?
Chihaoui C, Aouini F*, Jenni H, Mallouki M, Saaidi MA and Ben Romdhane N
Department of Vascular Surgery, Military Hospital of Tunis, Tunisia
PDF Full Text DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647.3390
Abstract
Background: Extracranial carotid artery aneurysms are uncommon yet serious pathology. They are mostly atherosclerotic. Treatment is mandatory for several conditions. Case Description: A 76-year-old female presented with repeated cerebral infarctions. Computed Tomography (CT) angiography revealed a fusiform aneurysm of the left extracranial Internal Carotid Artery (ICA). Aneurysmectomy associated to a carotid-carotid venous bypass was successfully performed. Conclusion: Open surgical treatment is the gold standard for extracranial carotid artery aneurysms. Endovascular approach could a promising therapy
Keywords
Extracranial carotid artery aneurysms; Surgery; Endovascular
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Chihaoui C, Aouini F, Jenni H, Mallouki M, Saaidi MA, Ben Romdhane N. Carotid Aneurysm: How to Manage?. Clin Surg. 2022; 7: 3390..
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- Impact Factor: 2.395**
- H-Index: 8
- ISSN: 2474-1647
- DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647
- NLM ID: 101702548
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