Traumatic cerebral aneurysms. Clinical features and natural history

Six cases of traumatic cerebral aneurysm are presented, four situated at the base of the brain, and two on peripheral branches. Serial radiography was obtained in five patients, and in each the aneurysms had changed: spontaneous thrombosis, enlargement and change in shape, or rupture with destructio...

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Published in:Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry neurosurgery and psychiatry, 1973-02, Vol.36 (1), p.127-138
Main Authors: Benoit, B G, Wortzman, G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Carotid Artery Injuries
Carotid Artery, Internal - surgery
Cerebral Angiography
Cerebral Arteries - diagnostic imaging
Cerebral Arteries - injuries
Cerebral Arteries - surgery
Child
Craniocerebral Trauma - complications
Female
Humans
Intracranial Aneurysm - diagnosis
Intracranial Aneurysm - diagnostic imaging
Intracranial Aneurysm - etiology
Male
Middle Aged
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Summary:Six cases of traumatic cerebral aneurysm are presented, four situated at the base of the brain, and two on peripheral branches. Serial radiography was obtained in five patients, and in each the aneurysms had changed: spontaneous thrombosis, enlargement and change in shape, or rupture with destruction occurred. If surgical treatment of the aneurysm is delayed after the diagnosis has been made by angiogram, repeated angiography is recommended.
ISSN:0022-3050
1468-330X
DOI:10.1136/jnnp.36.1.127