Intimal dissection following percutaneous transluminal carotid angioplasty for fibromuscular dysplasia

R. Jooma, J. R. Bradshaw, H. B. Griffith

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)181-182
Number of pages2
JournalNeuroradiology
Volume27
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 1985
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Fibromuscular dysplasia
  • carotid artery
  • complication
  • percutaneous transluminal angioplasty

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