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An Unusual Cause of Vertebral Artery Dissection: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: Brain-supplying arterial dissection is considered one of the most common vascular causes of stroke in younger patients. Dissections are usually preceded by trauma or mechanical stress; the vascular stressor may be trivial as this condition has been described in association with manipulation and stretching the neck. Here we describe a case of vertebral artery dissection and stroke following esophagogastroduodenoscopy. This case highlights a potentially serious complication that may occur after procedures that require hyperextension of the neck.

Source: Stroke Research and Treatment

DOI: 10.4061/2010/915484

Authors: Fernando D. Testai, Philip B. Gorelick

Institution: University of Illinois Chicago

Language: English

Topic: Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000