Dissection of the Internal Carotid Artery Following Swimming

Authors

  • Neşe Tuncer Marmara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Nöroloji Anabilim Dalı, İstanbul.
  • Nazire Afşar Marmara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Nöroloji Anabilim Dalı, İstanbul.
  • Sevinç Aktan Marmara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Nöroloji Anabilim Dalı, İstanbul.

Keywords:

Extracranial carotid artery dissection, stent assisted carotid angioplasty, anticoagulation

Abstract

Dissection of the extracranial carotid artery is an important reason for cerebrovascular event especially in young patients. A 37 year old female was admitted to the hospital suffered from aphasia and agitation. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated acute infarction involving the territory of the left middle cerebral artery posterior temporal area and stenosis of the left internal carotid artery in servical portion on digital substraction angiography. It was suggessted traumatic dissection of the extracranial internal carotid artery because of diving and swimming. Her symptoms gradually improved by both anticoagulant therapy and aspirin. Surgery and stent assisted reconstruction of extracranial carotid dissections represent an emerging therapetic alternative to standart medical therapy.

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Published

2008-03-30

How to Cite

1.
Tuncer N, Afşar N, Aktan S. Dissection of the Internal Carotid Artery Following Swimming. J Nervous Sys Surgery [Internet]. 2008 Mar. 30 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];1(1):49-53. Available from: https://sscdergisi.org/index.php/sscd/article/view/57

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Section

Case Report