T-Configuration Stent Placement for Carotid Bifurcation Stenosis Co-Existing with Ipsilateral Intracranial Stenosis: A Case Report and Literature Review

Carotid bifurcation stenosis is an important cause of ischemic stroke particularly in patients with intracranial artery stenosis.1 In such a condition, combined treatment with carotid artery stenting (CAS)/carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and extracranial-to-intracranial (EC-IC) bypass may be a useful option to prevent future ischemic stroke events.2-5 Adequate antegrade flow in the ipsilateral external carotid artery (ECA) is required in EC-IC bypass. However, conventional CAS/CEA occasionally results in ipsilateral ECA occlusion.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research