Artigo
Iatrogenic cortical aneurysm post-craniotomy
Fecha
2010-04-01Registro en:
British Journal of Neurosurgery. Abingdon: Taylor & Francis Ltd, v. 24, n. 2, p. 214-215, 2010.
0268-8697
10.3109/02688690903507505
WOS:000275287100016
2894975141895189
Autor
Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)
Resumen
Taking into account the number of craniotomies performed every day around the world, iatrogenic aneurysm post-craniotomy is extremely rare with only anecdotal cases reported in literature. We report an iatrogenic aneurysm affecting a cortical vessel which probably developed during dural closure of a conventional craniotomy. The aneurysm was discovered 6 months after surgery on a routine control angiography. The patient was successfully treated by trapping the parent vessel and excising the aneurysm. Histopathological findings were compatible with a true type of traumatic aneurysm. The possibility of this rare condition occurring highlights the risk of arterial injury during craniotomy.</.