Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 6, 2026
A Modified Model Preparation for Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Reperfusion
Published on: May 31, 2024
Successful Surgical Repair of Large Extracranial Internal Carotid Artery Pseudoaneurysms Causing Cervical
Uoc Huu Nguyen1, Thang Ngoc Duong2, Hien Thi Thu Do3
1Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Department, Tam Anh General Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Introduction:
Extracranial internal carotid artery pseudoaneurysms are well recognised; however, those large enough to cause airway or oesophageal compression are exceedingly rare. Surgical management of complicated lesions remains difficult and is often accompanied by significant potential for adverse events.
Report:
Two patients were diagnosed with extracranial internal carotid artery pseudoaneurysm presenting with airway and oesophageal compression. Both were successfully treated by surgical excision and revascularisation of the internal carotid artery. Post-operative recovery was uneventful in both patients, with no complications observed.
Discussion:
Extracranial internal carotid artery pseudoaneurysm should be detected and treated early in cases of rapid progression or when complications are present. Surgical excision of the pseudoaneurysm combined with revascularisation provides a definitive solution to the lesion and represents a relatively safe approach.
