Open AccessA case of catastrophic epistaxis from the internal carotid artery due to multiple surgeries and irradiations for pituitary tumor: Rescued utilizing high‐flow bypass and simultaneous skull base reconstruction
Author(s) -
Takabayashi Kosuke,
Takebayashi Seiji,
Sakurai Juro,
Gotoh Shuho,
Takizawa Katsumi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4697
Subject(s) - medicine , internal carotid artery , skull , revascularization , carotid arteries , surgery , radiology , cardiology , myocardial infarction
Revascularization for internal carotid artery rupture should be considered immediately under the situation where endovascular treatment is not indicated. Revascularization can prevent the risk of hemorrhage during skull base reconstruction.