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Surviving common carotid rupture caused by a cervical abscess
George F Tsolakidis1, Panagyotis Gallis, Konstantinos Lagios
1Intensive Care Unit, 251 Hellenic Air Force General Hospital, Athens, Greece. tsolakidis@yahoo.com
Neurocritical Care
|September 15, 2005
Summary
A cervical abscess led to right common carotid artery rupture. Stent grafting successfully treated this rare but serious condition, showing a positive outcome.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Radiology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Cervical abscesses are uncommon but can lead to severe complications.
- Rupture of the common carotid artery is a life-threatening event.
Observation:
- A case report detailing the events before and after a right common carotid artery rupture.
- The rupture was directly caused by a deep neck space infection (cervical abscess).
Findings:
- Successful management of carotid artery rupture using stent grafting.
- Positive patient outcome following endovascular repair.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of early recognition and management of cervical abscesses.
- Demonstrates the efficacy of stent grafting in treating complex carotid artery injuries.
- Suggests endovascular repair as a viable option for carotid artery rupture secondary to infection.