Endovascular Treatment of Carotid Pseudoaneurysm Bleeding Due to Parapharyngeal Abscess

Cicek M. T., YILDIRIM İ. O., GÜNDÜZ E.

JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.31, no.4, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 31 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006204
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Keywords: Carotid pseudoaneurysm, endovascular treatment, oropharyngeal bleeding, parapharyngeal abscess, ARTERY, COMPLICATION, PHARYNGEAL, MANAGEMENT, INFECTION, OCCLUSION, LIGATION
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Carotid artery pseudoaneurysm are a rare complication of deep neck infections, especially in the antibiotic era. Although it is rare, it may result in life-threatening conditions. Here, the authors present a case of pseudoaneurysm of the carotid artery caused by parapharyngeal abscess and causing massive oropharyngeal bleeding and treat with endovascular approach in a 40-year-old woman presenting with neck swelling and fever.