Surgical and Endovascular Treatment of Extracranial Carotid Artery Aneurysms: Early and Long-Term Results of a Single Center

Conclusions: Surgical treatment is feasible, with an acceptable rate of stroke and cranial nerve injuries, especially when the aneurysm is located on the common carotid artery and carotid bulb. Endovascular therapy is a fascinating option, with satisfactory early and long-term results, and should always be considered when treating aneurysms located in the distal internal carotid artery and when the patient is not a good candidate for open surgery.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - January 31, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Domenico Angiletta, Raffaele Pulli, Davide Marinazzo, Pietro Frotino, Luisa Maiellaro, Guido Regina Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research