Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
A technique for reconstruction of a giant extracranial internal carotid artery aneurysm: A technical note. |
| Authors: |
Atsushi Hashio, Hiroki Sato, Lepić, Milan, Kaima Suzuki, Tsugumi Satoh, Shin Nemoto, Seiji Kuribara, Yuhei Ito, Shun Suzuki, Ichi Lee, Akio Teranishi, Taro Yanagawa, Toshiki Ikeda, Hidetoshi Ooigawa, Hiroki Kurita |
| Source: |
Surgical Neurology International; 2024, Vol. 15, p1-7, 7p |
| Subject Terms: |
INTERNAL carotid artery, VAGUS nerve, CRANIAL nerves, CEREBRAL revascularization, CAROTID artery |
| 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 were carefully dissected using a low-power bipolar (20 Malis; 3 watts), leaving connective tissue on the vagus nerve side. Results: The aneurysm was detached from the vagus nerve without injury. Based on intraoperative findings, one patient underwent clipping, and the other underwent aneurysmectomy and primary closure for aneurysm obliteration and angioplasty. Both patients were discharged without any cranial nerve dysfunction. Conclusion: The selection of a strategy based on intraoperative findings and low-power bipolar cutting is important for the treatment of extracranial carotid artery aneurysms to preserve cranial nerves. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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