These tools will no longer be maintained as of December 31, 2024. Archived website can be found here. PubMed4Hh GitHub repository can be found here. Contact NLM Customer Service if you have questions.
Pubmed for Handhelds
PUBMED FOR HANDHELDS
Search MEDLINE/PubMed
Title: Blister-like aneurysms of the internal carotid artery - management considerations. Author: McLaughlin N, Laroche M, Bojanowski MW. Journal: Neurochirurgie; 2012; 58(2-3):170-86. PubMed ID: 22481033. Abstract: Blood blister-like aneurysms (BBA) originate at non-branching sites of the internal carotid artery (ICA). These aneurysms present a fragile wall and a poorly defined broad-based neck. Recognition of the BBA is essential for proper management of these vascular lesions. Various surgical and endovascular strategies have been attempted for these heterogeneous lesions. These have been associated with significant morbidity and mortality including rebleeding, regrowth, ischemic and thromboembolic complications. The authors review the key elements important for diagnosis and management of BBA and review current treatment options.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]