A technique for reconstruction of a giant extracranial internal carotid artery aneurysm: A technical note

Author:

Hashio Atsushi1,Sato Hiroki1,Lepić Milan1,Suzuki Kaima1,Satoh Tsugumi2,Nemoto Shin1,Kuribara Seiji1,Ito Yuhei1,Suzuki Shun1,Lee Ichi1,Teranishi Akio1,Yanagawa Taro1,Ikeda Toshiki1,Ooigawa Hidetoshi1,Kurita Hiroki1

Affiliation:

1. Department of Cerebrovascular Surgery, International Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Hidaka, Japan

2. Department of Pathology, International Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Hidaka, Japan.

Abstract

Background: Surgery is effective for extracranial internal carotid artery (EICA) aneurysms. However, the risk of cranial nerve injury associated with surgical repair, such as graft-assisted resection and extracranial-intracranial bypass techniques, is relatively high. Here, we report two cases of surgical treatment for EICA aneurysms and describe the surgical techniques and strategies to avoid cranial nerve injury. Methods: Two patients presented to our facility with an increasing cervical pulsatile mass and no neurological symptoms. Angiography showed a large aneurysm in the cervical internal carotid artery. Surgical treatment was performed to prevent rupture of the aneurysm. In both patients, the aneurysm was strongly attached to the vagus nerve. The aneurysm and vagus nerve were carefully dissected using a low-power bipolar (20 Malis; 3 watts), leaving connective tissue on the vagus nerve side. Results: The aneurysm was detached from the vagus nerve without injury. Based on intraoperative findings, one patient underwent clipping, and the other underwent aneurysmectomy and primary closure for aneurysm obliteration and angioplasty. Both patients were discharged without any cranial nerve dysfunction. Conclusion: The selection of a strategy based on intraoperative findings and low-power bipolar cutting is important for the treatment of extracranial carotid artery aneurysms to preserve cranial nerves.

Publisher

Scientific Scholar

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