Simultaneous unilateral internal carotid artery and occlusive basilar artery dissections

Br J Neurosurg. 2010 Apr;24(2):211-3. doi: 10.3109/02688690903506119.

Abstract

We report a case of brain stem infarction. The case is interesting for simultaneous occurrence of basilar artery (BA) occlusion caused by BA dissection and left internal carotid artery (ICA) dissection after a minor cervical trauma. Stents were implanted at the ICA dissection, and BA occlusion was treated conservatively.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Basilar Artery*
  • Brain Stem Infarctions / etiology
  • Brain Stem Infarctions / surgery*
  • Carotid Artery, Internal
  • Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods
  • Male
  • Stents*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult