Clip reconstruction of an 8 cm giant internal carotid artery bifurcation aneurysm: microsurgical technique

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (videosuppl1) ◽  
pp. Video20
Author(s):  
Ulas Cikla ◽  
Kutluay Uluc ◽  
Mustafa K. Baskaya
Keyword(s):  
Carotid Artery ◽  
Internal Carotid Artery ◽  
Internal Carotid ◽  
Vasogenic Edema ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Superficial Temporal Artery ◽  
Temporal Artery ◽  
Mass Effect ◽  
Carotid Artery Bifurcation ◽  
Bifurcation Aneurysm

Thrombosed giant intracranial aneurysms usually present with symptoms and signs from their mass effect. Although multiple treatment options are available, direct clip reconstruction with thromboendarterectomy remains the gold standard. Here we present a 66-year-old man with seizure, aphasia and hemiparesis. Work-up revealed a giant partially thrombosed aneurysm of the internal carotid artery bifurcation with surrounding vasogenic edema. He underwent clip reconstruction of the aneurysm via a cranio-orbital approach. Although we prepared for bypass with the radial artery and/or the superficial temporal artery, we were able to clip-reconstruct the aneurysm without bypass. The patient improved upon his pre-morbid state after surgery and made an excellent recovery.The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/P_10hRQFuPo.

scholarly journals Trapping, dome puncture, and direct suction decompression in conjunction with assistant superficial temporal artery- middle cerebral artery bypass to clip giant internal carotid artery bifurcation aneurysm

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 205
Author(s):  
Seiei Torazawa ◽  
Hideaki Ono ◽  
Tomohiro Inoue ◽  
Takeo Tanishima ◽  
Akira Tamura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carotid Artery ◽  
Internal Carotid Artery ◽  
Middle Cerebral Artery ◽  
Cerebral Artery ◽  
Internal Carotid ◽  
Superficial Temporal Artery ◽  
Temporal Artery ◽  
Optimal Treatment ◽  
Aneurysm Neck ◽  
Bifurcation Aneurysm

Background: Very large and giant aneurysms (≥20 mm) of the internal carotid artery (ICA) bifurcation (ICAbif) are definitely rare, and optimal treatment is not established. Endovascular treatments are reported as suboptimal due to difficulties of complete occlusion and tendencies to recanalization. Therefore, direct surgery remains an effective strategy if the clipping can be performed safely and reliably, although very difficult. Case Description: Two cases of ICAbif aneurysms (>20 mm) were treated. Prior assistant superficial temporal artery (STA)-middle cerebral artery (MCA) bypass was performed to avoid ischemic complications during prolonged temporary occlusion of the arteries in both cases. In Case 1 (22-mm aneurysm), the dome was inadvertently torn in applying the clip because trapping had resulted in insufficient decompression. Therefore, in Case 2 (28-mm aneurysm), almost complete trapping of the aneurysm and subsequent dome puncture was performed, and the aneurysm was totally deflated by suction from the incision. This complete aneurysm decompression allowed safe dissection and successful clipping. Conclusion: Trapping, deliberate aneurysm dome puncture, and suction decompression from the incision in conjunction with assistant STA-MCA bypass can achieve complete aneurysm deflation, and these techniques enable safe dissection of the aneurysm and direct clipping of the aneurysm neck. Direct clipping with this technique for very large and giant ICAbif aneurysms may be the optimal treatment choice with the acceptable outcome if endovascular treatment remains suboptimal.

Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion for Cavernous Segment Aneurysm

Neurosurgery ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 398-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
John R. Little ◽  
Jeffrey V. Rosenfeld ◽  
Issam A. Awad
Keyword(s):  
Carotid Artery ◽  
Internal Carotid Artery ◽  
Middle Cerebral Artery ◽  
Cerebral Artery ◽  
Brain Ischemia ◽  
Internal Carotid ◽  
Artery Bypass ◽  
Superficial Temporal Artery ◽  
Temporal Artery ◽  
Flow Monitoring

Abstract We review our recent experience with occlusion of the cervical internal carotid artery (ICA) in 15 patients with symptomatic aneurysms of the cavernous segment. All the patients were women and ranged in age from 38 to 74 years. Ten patients sought treatment initially for ophthalmoplegia, 9 for retro-orbital pain, 8 for facial paresthesia, and 3 for loss of vision. Two patients had symptoms of transient ocular or brain ischemia. The diameter of the aneurysm was greater than 3 cm in 10 patients. Ten patients underwent gradual occlusion of the ICA by Selverstone clamp under anticoagulation and monitoring of neurological status. One patient underwent ligation of a severely stenotic ICA under general anesthesia and electroencephalographic monitoring. Four patients underwent trapping of the aneurysm (after attempts at direct obliteration) under electroencephalographic and cerebral blood flow monitoring. Two patients with incompetent circle of Willis collaterals underwent prophylactic superficial temporal artery to middle cerebral artery bypass surgery prior to ICA occlusion. There was no postoperative clinical change in 9 patients. Ophthalmoplegia improved in 2 patients, and facial pain improved in 3. Three patients developed new extraocular muscle palsies within hours of ICA occlusion; these resolved in all patients by 1 week postoperatively. No change in aneurysm size was documented by serial postoperative computed tomographic or magnetic resonance imaging scans. After a follow-up of 5 to 6 years (range, 6 months-9 years), 11 patients have remained neurologically stable. Two patients experienced delayed transient worsening of visual or facial symptoms. Two patients developed delayed ipsilateral brain ischemia: one patient had a visibly patent superficial temporal artery to middle cerebral artery bypass; the second patient had an occluded A-1 segment that previously had been patent. These results are discussed in light of direct approaches and recent techniques of intervention.

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