Endovascular management of symptomatic cerebral aneurysm thromboembolism due to pre-aneurysmal arterial stenosis

Background: Pre-aneurysmal internal carotid steno-occlusive disease resulting in cerebral intra-aneurysmal thrombosis and subsequent embolic infarction has not been previously described. Conclusion: Antithrombotic treatment for dissolution of the thrombus and pre-aneurysmal stent angioplasty followe...

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Main Authors: Torin Karsonovich, Ajeet Gordhan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-09-01
Series:SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X17730263
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Summary:Background: Pre-aneurysmal internal carotid steno-occlusive disease resulting in cerebral intra-aneurysmal thrombosis and subsequent embolic infarction has not been previously described. Conclusion: Antithrombotic treatment for dissolution of the thrombus and pre-aneurysmal stent angioplasty followed by Pipeline embolization flow diverter placement through the aneurysm is a safe and feasible management option.
ISSN:2050-313X