Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Cervical carotid dissecting aneurysms

W A Friedman, A L Day, R G Quisling

    Neurosurgery
    |September 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    The Variable Appearance of Third Ventricular Colloid Cysts: Correlation with Histopathology and the Risk of Obstructive Ventriculomegaly.

    AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology·2020
    Same author

    Comparison of lateral microsurgical preauricular and anterior endoscopic approaches to the jugular foramen.

    The Journal of laryngology and otology·2015
    Same author

    Sailing new waters--Role Two Afloat medical facility. Enhanced counter piracy operations September-December 2010.

    Journal of the Royal Naval Medical Service·2011
    Same author

    Massage therapy in the workplace: reducing employee strain and blood pressure.

    Giornale italiano di medicina del lavoro ed ergonomia·2010
    Same author

    Facial-zygomatic triangle: a relationship between the extracranial portion of facial nerve and the zygomatic arch.

    Acta neurochirurgica·2008
    Same author

    Microsurgical anatomy for lateral approaches to the foramen magnum with special reference to transcondylar fossa (supracondylar transjugular tubercle) approach.

    Skull base surgery·2006
    Same journal

    Microsurgical Evacuation Efficacy and Functional Outcomes in Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage by Type of Antithrombotic Therapy.

    Neurosurgery·2026
    Same journal

    Neurosurgeons Are Essential in the Interdisciplinary Care of Patients With Brain Metastasis.

    Neurosurgery·2026
    Same journal

    Performance of Risk Scores in Predicting Intracranial Aneurysm Instability.

    Neurosurgery·2026
    Same journal

    Electric-Scooters: An Emerging Source of High-Severity Pediatric Head Trauma.

    Neurosurgery·2026
    Same journal

    Survival After Surgery for Spinal Osteosarcoma and the Role of Chemotherapy and Treatment Sequencing: A National Cohort Multivariable Analysis.

    Neurosurgery·2026
    Same journal

    Safety and Efficacy of 3-Month Versus 6-Month Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Pipeline Embolization Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms.

    Neurosurgery·2026
    See all related articles

    Two patient groups with cervical carotid dissecting aneurysms exist. Spontaneous cases often resolve with medical therapy, while those linked to trauma or dysplasia rarely do.

    Area of Science:

    • Vascular Surgery
    • Neurology
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Cervical carotid dissecting aneurysms (CCDA) are rare but serious vascular conditions.
    • Understanding the distinct clinical presentations and prognoses of CCDA is crucial for effective management.

    Observation:

    • A review of 13 CCDA cases identified two distinct patient groups based on clinical and angiographic findings.
    • Group 1: Spontaneous onset, unilateral, no pseudoaneurysm, high resolution with medical therapy.
    • Group 2: Associated with predisposing factors (fibromuscular dysplasia, angiography, trauma), often with pseudoaneurysms, rarely resolve spontaneously.

    Findings:

    • CCDA likely represents a spectrum of a single underlying disease process.
    • Patients surviving cervical carotid dissection typically experience stable or improved neurological status.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Medical therapy is recommended to prevent embolic events, followed by repeat arteriography before considering surgery.

    • Implications:

    • Differentiating CCDA subtypes guides therapeutic strategies, favoring medical management for spontaneous cases.
    • Early intervention with medical therapy may prevent stroke and improve outcomes in CCDA patients.
    • Further research into the pathogenesis and optimal treatment algorithms for CCDA is warranted.