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Bilateral giant carotid-ophthalmic aneurysms. Case report
Journal of Neurosurgery
|May 1, 1975
Summary
This study highlights successful surgical treatment for rare bilateral giant internal carotid artery aneurysms near the ophthalmic artery. It demonstrates the feasibility of intracranial surgery for this complex condition.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Vascular Neurology
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Bilateral giant aneurysms of the internal carotid artery (ICA) are rare.
- Aneurysms in the ophthalmic artery region pose unique surgical challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a case of bilateral giant ICA aneurysms.
- To illustrate the feasibility of intracranial surgical treatment for this condition.
Main Methods:
- Surgical case report.
- Intracranial surgical intervention.
Main Results:
- Successful surgical management of bilateral giant internal carotid artery aneurysms.
- Demonstration of treatment feasibility in an unusual anatomical configuration.
Conclusions:
- Intracranial surgical treatment is a viable option for bilateral giant internal carotid artery aneurysms.
- This approach can be effective even in complex cases involving the ophthalmic artery region.