RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Intracavernous aneurysms: treatment by proximal balloon occlusion of the internal carotid artery.
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 1087
OP 1092
VO 7
IS 6
A1 Raymond, J
A1 Théron, J
YR 1986
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/7/6/1087.abstract
AB Seven patients with intracavernous aneurysms were treated by proximal balloon occlusion of the carotid artery, with no attempt to preserve carotid blood flow. After a 15-minute occlusion trial, two balloons were detached proximal to the neck of these aneurysms. Major clinical improvement occurred in six patients and no procedure-related complications were encountered (the follow-up period was 4-14 months). Because these aneurysms arise proximal to major collateral pathways, proximal carotid occlusions via endovascular techniques are simple and safe and carry with them little risk of thromboembolism.