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Combined Endovascular/Neurosurgical Therapy of Blister-Like Distal Internal Carotid Aneurysms

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To describe a novel therapeutic strategy for the treatment of "blister-like" aneurysms of the distal internal carotid artery (ICA). Direct surgical treatments of these fragile lesions have been associated with generally poor outcomes. METHODS: Two consecutive patients presenting with acute subarachnoid hemorrhage from "blister-like" aneurysms were treated with preliminary balloon occlusion of the ICA, followed by surgical trapping of the ICA beyond the aneurysm. RESULTS: The treatment resulted in complete thrombosis of both aneurysms with no clinical complications. CONCLUSION: This combined endovascular-neurosurgical approach offers a controlled, safer alternative to primary surgical therapy of "blister-like" aneurysms.

Source: Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques

DOI: 10.1017/s0317167100002432

Authors: D.M. Pelz, G.G. Ferguson, S.P. Lownie, E. Kachur

Institutions: Western University, London Health Sciences Centre

Language: English

Topic: Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W1985658126