Extracranial Carotid Artery Aneurysm: Various Therapeutic Options and Outcome.
- Author:
Ho Yong CHOI
1
;
Chang Wan OH
;
Jae Seung BANG
;
O Ki KWON
;
Jeong Eun KIM
;
Hyun Seung KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Extracranial;
External;
Carotid;
Aneurysm;
Surgery;
Endovascular
- MeSH:
Aneurysm;
Angioplasty;
Carotid Arteries;
Constriction, Pathologic;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Stents;
Vascular Diseases
- From:Korean Journal of Cerebrovascular Surgery
2011;13(3):177-183
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: Extracranial carotid artery aneurysm is a rare vascular disease. In this study, we present our experience with extracranial carotid artery aneurysm and we review the related articles with addressing different treatment options and their results. METHODS: Between 2003 and 2011, 11 patients (mean age : 52.7 years) were diagnosed to harbor extracranial carotid artery aneurysms. Five patients underwent various surgeries and 2 patients were treated by endovascular methods. Four patients were managed conservatively. RESULTS: There were no perioperative/periprocedural mortality or morbidity related to the treatment of extracranial carotid artery aneurysms. During follow-up (mean follow-up : 39.3 months), 1 patient died of an unrelated cause and 2 other patients underwent stenting and/or angioplasty due to asymptomatic progressive stenosis of the treated site. CONCLUSION: Aneurysm can be treated with low periprocedural risk by utilizing various therapeutic modalities. Long-term follow-up is mandatory to check for stenosis around the treatment site.
