The Evolution of Endovascular Management of Extracranial Carotid Artery Aneurysms and Pseudoaneurysms. (November 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cornwall, James W.; Png, Maximilian C. Y.; Tadros, Rami O.; Han, Daniel K.; Marin, Michael L.; Faries, Peter L.
• Is Part Of: Vascular & endovascular surgery. Volume 53:Number 8(2019)
• Page Start: 658
• Page End: 661
• Publication Date: 2019-11
• Subjects: carotid aneurysms -- carotid stent -- carotid -- aneurysm; Blood-vessels -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Blood-vessels -- Endoscopic surgery -- Periodicals; Vascular Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Angioplasty -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive -- Periodicals; Vascular Diseases -- surgery -- Periodicals; Vaisseaux sanguins -- Chirurgie -- Périodiques; Vaisseaux sanguins -- Chirurgie endoscopique -- Périodiques; 617.41
• DOI: 10.1177/1538574419871752
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1538-5744

Abstract

Introduction: Extracranial carotid artery aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms (ECCAs) are rare pathologies with various etiologies, presentations, and management strategies. Historically, open aneurysm resection and arterial repair have been the gold standard management of ECCAs. Our study examines the evolving experience with endovascular management of ECCAs. Methods: We performed a literature review of multiple studies on endovascular and open management of carotid artery aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms. Conclusions: Endovascular stenting is technically feasible and clinically effective for the treatment of carotid artery aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms. Further follow-up is required regarding long-term safety and efficacy.