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Open repair of an incidental internal carotid artery pseudoaneurysm discovered after cardiac arrest

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Extracranial carotid artery aneurysms account for <1% of all arterial aneurysms and thus are scarcely reported in the literature. Recommendations for management can be difficult as there are no single agreed-upon guidelines for diagnosis and treatment. We present the case of a 56-year-old man with a symptomatic and CT imaging confirmed right pseudoaneurysm arising from a tortuous proximal internal carotid artery. Open resection of the pseudoaneurysm with primary repair by end-to-end anastomosis was performed. The patient recovered well without persistent neurological deficits, was discharged on dual antiplatelet therapy and a statin, and 3-month postoperative carotid artery duplex showed normal velocities.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - Brief Reports and Innovations

DOI: 10.1016/j.avsurg.2026.100431

Authors: Andrew Fok, Sai Mandalapu, Sean DuBois, Jacob Wilson, Michael J. Qaqish

Institutions: Temple University Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital

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: $1,490