Embolization of Anterior Communicating Aneurysm associated with Interrupted Aortic Arch.
- Author:
Sang Hyun SUH
1
;
Dong Ik KIM
;
Dong Joon KIM
;
Jin Young JUNG
;
Joon Soo BYUN
Author Information
1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Korea. suhsh11@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Aneurysm;
Aortic arch/interrupted;
Carotid puncture;
Embolization
- MeSH:
Adult;
Aneurysm*;
Angiography;
Aorta, Thoracic*;
Carotid Artery, Common;
Circle of Willis;
Embolization, Therapeutic;
Humans;
Punctures
- From:Neurointervention
2006;1(1):58-60
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Interrupted aortic arch (IAA) is an interruption in the continuity of the aortic arch, often with a fibrous cord between the two segments. It accounts for about 1% of congenital cardiovascular defects and is differentiated from severe coarctation and aortic atresia by the absence of any structural connection (1). Survival may be prolonged because effective arterial collaterals to the descending aorta develop during fetal and postnatal life (2). Although only two cases reported a combination between IAA and an aneurysm of the circle of Willis, there is none of report in coil embolization of the same case. We describe a 31-year-old patient, in whom IAA and unruptured aneurysm were discovered during angiography. Coil embolization was performed via direct puncture of the common carotid artery, which was required due to arterial tortousity and interruption.
