Carotid artery occlusion in the management of selected giant intracranial aneurysms and carotid cavernous fistula: percutaneous use of the balloon catheter

The percutaneous technique of balloon catheter occlusion of internal and common carotid arteries can produce long-term obliteration of aneurysms and fistulae. Fourteen difficult aneurysms and one carotid-cavernous fistula of the internal carotid artery were thus treated, with success achieved in 13...

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Published in:Cardiovascular and interventional radiology 1981-07, Vol.4 (3), p.187-192
Main Authors: Kessler, L A, Wholey, M H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Arteriovenous Fistula - therapy
Carotid Artery Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Carotid Artery Diseases - therapy
Embolization, Therapeutic - methods
Female
Humans
Intracranial Aneurysm - therapy
Male
Middle Aged
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:The percutaneous technique of balloon catheter occlusion of internal and common carotid arteries can produce long-term obliteration of aneurysms and fistulae. Fourteen difficult aneurysms and one carotid-cavernous fistula of the internal carotid artery were thus treated, with success achieved in 13 cases. This technique permits careful control of the occlusion. If neurologic symptoms develop during the procedure, rapid balloon deflation can reverse the deficits in most cases.
ISSN:0174-1551
1432-086X
DOI:10.1007/BF02552422