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Semin intervent Radiol 2007; 24(2): 244-257
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-980053
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Carotid Interventions Above and Below the Bulb

George Magoufis1 , Elias N. Brountzos2
  • 1Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Metropolitan Hospital, Voula, Greece
  • 22nd Department of Radiology, Attikon University Hospital, Athens University, Medical School, Haidari, Greece
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12 June 2007 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Atherosclerotic occlusive lesions of the common carotid artery (CCA), the internal carotid artery (ICA), and the intracranial branches are amenable to angioplasty and stenting. Non atheromatous occlusive lesions caused by fibromuscular dysplasia, arteritis, or trauma may also be treated by image guided intervention in selected patients. Aneurysmal lesions of the CCA, ICA and the intracranial branches of degenerative, mycotic or traumatic etiologies, as well as carotid cavernous fistulae are mostly best treated by embolization. Technological developments continuously expand the indications of interventional treatment in these vascular territories.

KEYWORDS

Common carotid artery - internal carotid - stenosis - aneurysms - stents - embolization

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Elias N BrountzosM.D. 

Associate Professor of Interventional Radiology, 2nd Department of Radiology, Attikon University Hospital

Athens University, Medical School, 1, Rimini Street, Haidari 12462, Greece