Abstract
Extracranial carotid artery aneurysms (ECAAs) are rare but potentially devastating clinical entities, with notable risk of rupture and thromboembolism. ECAA management strategies include open surgery (ligation, clipping, bypass, and resection) as well as endovascular techniques. There are no formal clinical guidelines regarding optimal management of carotid artery aneurysms. However, a review of recent literature suggests that endovascular intervention may be preferable to open surgery, particularly in patients with high-lying aneurysms or a history of ipsilateral surgery or radiation of the neck. More research is needed regarding this important topic.
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Hoyler, M., Morrissey, N.J. (2017). In Patients with Extra-cranial Carotid Artery Aneurysms, Does an Endovascular Approach Improve Clinical Outcomes Compared to Open Repair?. In: Skelly, C., Milner, R. (eds) Difficult Decisions in Vascular Surgery. Difficult Decisions in Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-33293-2_31
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