A carotid bifurcation pseudoaneurysm treated endovascularly in a patient with irradiated neck

A carotid artery pseudoaneurysm in an irradiated neck is a rare entity with possible devastating results and management should be multidisciplinary. We present a successful endovascular treatment of a late carotid artery pseudoaneurysm following patch endarterectomy and cervical radiotherapy.

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Published in:	VASA Vol. 48; no. 2; p. 193
Main Authors:	Anastasiadou, Christiana, Maltezos, Chrisostomos, Galyfos, George, Giannakakis, Sotirios, Zannes, Nikos, Makris, Nikos, Sachsamanis, Georgios, Papacharalambous, Gerasimos
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Switzerland 01-03-2019
Subjects:	Aneurysm, False Carotid Artery Injuries Carotid Artery, Common Carotid Artery, Internal Endarterectomy Humans carotid artery neck irradiation Pseudoaneurysm
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Summary:	A carotid artery pseudoaneurysm in an irradiated neck is a rare entity with possible devastating results and management should be multidisciplinary. We present a successful endovascular treatment of a late carotid artery pseudoaneurysm following patch endarterectomy and cervical radiotherapy.
ISSN:	0301-1526
DOI:	10.1024/0301-1526/a000748