Degenerative aneurysms of the thoracic aorta are increasing in prevalence. The recognition of the decreased morbidity of this approach compared with open repair was readily apparent, as it avoided left thoracotomy, aortic cross-clamping, and left heart bypass. Repair of isolated descending thoracic aortic aneurysms using stent grafts was introduced in 1995, and in an anatomically suitable subgr...

Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is a minimally invasive technique which is increasingly used in different thoracic aortic pathologies such as aortic aneurysm, complicated type B aortic dissection, aortic trauma, intramural hematoma and penetrating aortic ulcer. In this paper we discuss the main indications for endovascular stent-grafts in the treatment of thoracic aortic disease, ba...

BACKGROUND The association between glioblastoma and intracranial aneurysm is rare. Treatment guidelines do not exist, and operative mortality and morbidity are significantly high. To our knowledge, no prior cases have employed endovascular therapy for the treatment of these intra-tumor intracranial aneurysms followed by tumor resection. CASE PRESENTATION A 74-year-old male, history of a left ...

A case of aneurysm of the cavernous part of right Internal Carotid Artery is reported. This is a rare condition. The patient presented with recurrent episodes of epistaxis from right nostril for 10 years. Previously his right Common Carotid Artery and subsequently the Internal Carotid Artery had been ligated in the neck without benefit. A right frontal craniotomy had failed to reveal the aneury...

To cite: Varma S, Banh L, Smith P. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2017219301 DESCRIPTION A right-handed man aged 79 years presented with increasing confusion following a mechanical fall with head strike 2 weeks prior. CT demonstrated a left frontoparietal convexity subacute subdural haematoma (SDH) measuring 3 mm in depth and with 5 mm of midline ...

Background and Aim: In-hospital rebleeding and early aneurysm rupture are major causes of mortality and morbidity in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Rebleeding may occur at the referring hospital, during transfer or at the referral neurovascular center prior to surgical or endovascular treatment. However, there has been no report regarding the rate of in-hospital rebleeding and early aneury...

BACKGROUND Non-traumatic subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is a devastating disorder and in the majority of cases it is caused by rupture of an intracranial aneurysm. No actual data are available on the incidence of non-traumatic SAH and aneursymal SAH (aSAH) in the Netherlands and little is known about treatment patterns of aSAH. Our purpose was therefore to assess the incidence, treatment patter...

The Gore thoracic branched endograft is the only currently approved device for treatment of aortic pathology requiring landing in zone 2. While overall stroke rate pivotal trial has previously been reported, a more granular description not yet published. This descriptive series detailing neurologic sequelae from trial, out to 12 months. All patients underwent Modified Rankin Scale assessment at...

BACKGROUND Endovascular surgery has recently been extended to the treatment of blunt traumatic aortic injuries. Since most of these injuries occur at the aortic isthmus, graft fixation in proximity to the origin of the left subclavian artery (LSA) has been a concern. Covering the LSA with graft fabric lengthens the proximal fixation site and should minimize proximal endoleaks. We therefore wish...