Amplatzer vascular plug for occlusion of parent artery in carotid blowout with active extravasation
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Updated: May 31, 2026

A Modified Model Preparation for Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Reperfusion
Published on: May 31, 2024
J J S Shankar1, W J Maloney, R Vandorpe
1Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Division of Neuroradiology, QE II Hospital, Halifax, Canada. shivajai1@rediffmail.com
Abstract:
Carotid blowout is a devastating complication in patients with head and neck malignancy. Various treatments including high risk surgery, carotid stenting or carotid occlusion using either coils or detachable balloons have been described. The key for any treatment is the rapidity at which it can be performed. We describe treatment of common carotid blowout secondary to neoplastic infiltration using four Amplatzer vascular plugs deployed in less than ten minutes.

