Traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery: case report
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[Traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery: a case report].
We report a case of traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery (STA) in an 87-year-old man. Surgical treatment was undertaken after failure of ultrasound-guided compression. In this report, we review briefly the pathogenic mechanism, presentation, diagnosis and treatment of this type of aneurysm. Traumatic pseudoaneurysms of the STA are rare injuries, generally occurring after ...
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Pseudoaneurysms of the superficial temporal artery (STA) are uncommon vascular lesions. Approximately 75% of them result from blunt trauma. Other etiological factors include penetrating wounds, iatrogenic trauma such as hair grafting and neurosurgical procedures. Thorough history and physical examination are often sufficient to make the diagnosis. Imaging studies are recommended for closer morp...
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عنوان ژورنال: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
سال: 2005
ISSN: 0004-282X
DOI: 10.1590/s0004-282x2005000500027