1. Hybrid Solution for Mycotic Pseudoaneurysm of Carotid Bifurcation
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Giuseppe Deiana, Antonio Baule, Genadi Genadiev Georgiev, Mario Moro, Francesco Spanu, Flavia Urru, and Stefano Camparini
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Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system ,RC666-701 - Abstract
Mycotic pseudoaneurysms of the extracranial carotid artery are rare and need surgical treatment to prevent rupture or embolization. We treated a case of a carotid bifurcation pseudoaneurysm secondary to infection caused by Staphylococcus epidermidis. We successfully treated it using a catheter balloon to obtain carotid bifurcation’s control and replacing the carotid bifurcation with a vein graft. Management involves aneurysmectomy associated with antibiotic therapy and restoration of arterial continuity.
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- 2020
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