A technique for reconstruction of a giant extracranial internal carotid artery aneurysm: A technical note.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgery is effective for extracranial internal carotid artery (EICA) aneurysms. However, the risk of cranial nerve injury associated with surgical repair, such as graft-assisted resection and extracranial-intracranial bypass techniques, is relatively high. Here, we report two cases of surgical treatment for EICA aneurysms and describe the surgical techniques and strategies to avoid cranial nerve injury.

Methods

Two patients presented to our facility with an increasing cervical pulsatile mass and no neurological symptoms. Angiography showed a large aneurysm in the cervical internal carotid artery. Surgical treatment was performed to prevent rupture of the aneurysm. In both patients, the aneurysm was strongly attached to the vagus nerve. The aneurysm and vagus nerve

SUBMITTER: Hashio A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11021075 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature