Traumatic aneurysm of the basilar artery.
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چکیده
We report a case in which a "false" aneurysm of the basilar artery developed after an assault on a patient resulting in head injuries. Diagnostic imaging and endovascular treatment are described. Formation mechanisms of traumatic intracranial aneurysms are discussed and the literature is reviewed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- AJR. American journal of roentgenology
دوره 130 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1978