Hybrid endovascular and surgical approach for mycotic pseudoaneurysms of the extracranial internal carotid artery

Objectives: Mycotic pseudoaneurysms of the extracranial internal carotid artery are rare, and their management often represents a challenge, but treatment is necessary due to the high risk of rupture and distal brain embolization. Systemic antibiotics associated with open surgical excision of the in...

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Main Authors: Daniela Mazzaccaro, Silvia Stegher, Maria Teresa Occhiuto, Giovanni Malacrida, Paolo Righini, Domenico G Tealdi, Giovanni Nano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2014-11-01
Series:SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X14558081