Intimal dissection following percutaneous transluminal carotid angioplasty for fibromuscular dysplasia

Authors

Rashid Jooma, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
J. R. Bradshaw, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, England
H. B. Griffith, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, England View author publications

Document Type

Report

Department

Neurosurgery

Abstract

Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is an unusual form of segmental arteriopathy and may affect the internal carotid artery (ICA). We report a case of carotid FMD in which percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) was complicated by an intimal tear and required surgical exploration. PTA is a useful form of treatment, but there is a risk of intimal dissection. If this occurs, it may be necessary to excise the intimal flap surgically.

Publication (Name of Journal)

Neuroradiology

Recommended Citation

Jooma, R., Bradshaw, J. R., Griffith, H. B. (1985). Intimal dissection following percutaneous transluminal carotid angioplasty for fibromuscular dysplasia. Neuroradiology, 27(2), 181-182.
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