Definitive management of ruptured cavernous internal carotid artery aneurysm

Journal Title: Medical Journal Armed Forces - Year 2017, Vol 73, Issue 2

Abstract

Ruptured cavernous internal carotid artery (ICA) aneurysm with non-traumatic etiology presenting with epistaxis is rare.1,2 Multiple treatment modalities such as endovascular balloon/stent-assisted coiling, flow diverter deployment, and parent artery occlusion (PAO) are tried in such cases in the past with variable results.

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Uday Bhanu Kovilapu

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  • EP ID EP623369
  • DOI 10.1016/j.mjafi.2016.08.003
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Uday Bhanu Kovilapu (2017). Definitive management of ruptured cavernous internal carotid artery aneurysm. Medical Journal Armed Forces, 73(2), 203-206. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-623369