Jornal Vascular Brasileiro
https://www.jvascbras.org/article/doi/10.1590/1677-5449.20140044
Jornal Vascular Brasileiro
Case Report

Surgical repair of an extracranial carotid aneurysm

Tratamento cirúrgico de aneurisma da artéria carótida extracraniana

Rodrigo Argenta; Stela Karine Braun

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Abstract

Aneurysms of the supra-aortic trunks are rare conditions that can cause peripheral neurological conditions or embolization resulting in stroke. The upper airways can even be affected and rupture is potentially fatal. We present a case of a patient with an aneurysm of the carotid bifurcation who was treated conventionally with reconstruction of the carotid bifurcation using a venous patch. Surgical treatment enabled accurate histopathological diagnosis and anatomic correction of the carotid bifurcation.

Keywords

carotid artery diseases, aneurysm, vascular surgical procedures

Resumo

Os aneurismas de troncos supra-aórticos são condições raras, que podem ocasionar alterações neurológicas periféricas ou embolizações com consequentes acidentes vasculares encefálicos. Também podem ocasionar alterações em vias aéreas superiores e sua ruptura é potencialmente fatal. Relatamos o caso de um paciente portador de aneurisma de artéria carótida no nível da bifurcação carotídea, tratado de forma convencional, com reconstrução da bifurcação com remendo venoso. O tratamento convencional dos aneurismas de troncos supra-aórticos permite o adequado diagnóstico histopatológico e a correção anatômica da bifurcação carotídea.

Palavras-chave

doenças das artérias carótidas, aneurisma, procedimentos cirúrgicos vasculares

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