Posttraumatic vertebral artery aneurysm and arteriovenous fistula: a case report

A case of posttraumatic vertebral artery aneurysm and arteriovenous fistula in a 32-year-old man is presented. Embolization of the vertebral artery was accomplished with occluding spring emboli, producing entrapment of the vascular injury. A discussion of this treatment modality is presented.

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Published inSurgery Vol. 96; no. 3; p. 556
Main Authors Roper, P R, Guinto, Jr, F C, Wolma, F J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.1984
Subjects
Adult
Aneurysm - etiology
Aneurysm - therapy
Arteriovenous Fistula - etiology
Arteriovenous Fistula - therapy
Embolization, Therapeutic
Humans
Jugular Veins
Male
Neck Injuries
Vertebral Artery - injuries
Wounds, Stab - complications
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Summary:A case of posttraumatic vertebral artery aneurysm and arteriovenous fistula in a 32-year-old man is presented. Embolization of the vertebral artery was accomplished with occluding spring emboli, producing entrapment of the vascular injury. A discussion of this treatment modality is presented.
ISSN:0039-6060