CAR 1. Acute Bleeding Caused by Infected Carotid Pseudoaneurysm and Carotid Patch-Cutaneous Fistula 12  Years After Endarterectomy

We report a case in which 12  years after a successful left carotid endarterectomy, a carotid-cutaneous fistula resulted in pulsatile bleeding from the neck that necessitated urgent intervention and surgical reconstruction.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - October 21, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Lucia Martinez, Gonzalo Bueno, Pere Altes, Joan Sancho, Secundino Llagostera Source Type: research