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Endovascular Treatment of Carotid Pseudoaneurysm Bleeding Due to Parapharyngeal Abscess.

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Carotid artery pseudoaneurysm are a rare complication of deep neck infections, especially in the antibiotic era. Although it is rare, it may result in life-threatening conditions. Here, the authors present… Click to show full abstract

Carotid artery pseudoaneurysm are a rare complication of deep neck infections, especially in the antibiotic era. Although it is rare, it may result in life-threatening conditions. Here, the authors present a case of pseudoaneurysm of the carotid artery caused by parapharyngeal abscess and causing massive oropharyngeal bleeding and treat with endovascular approach in a 40-year-old woman presenting with neck swelling and fever.

Keywords: carotid; carotid pseudoaneurysm; treatment carotid; pseudoaneurysm; endovascular treatment; parapharyngeal abscess

Journal Title: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
Year Published: 2019

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