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Middle ear aneurysm treated with an innovative, vessel‐preserving, aneurysm‐occluding stent
Author(s) -
Fuller Elisa,
Marotta Thomas R.,
Chen Joseph M.,
Willinsky Robert A.,
Bharatha Aditya,
O'Kelly Cian,
Hochman Jordan B.,
Howard Peter,
Wolter Nikolaus E.,
Symons Sean P.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.20811
Subject(s) - aneurysm , medicine , stent , occlusion , middle ear , thrombosis , radiology , surgery , blood flow
Middle ear aneurysms are rare and difficult to treat. An innovative, parent vessel‐preserving, aneurysm occlusion stent is a treatment alternative. It redirects blood flow away from the aneurysm, resulting in stasis within, and ultimate aneurysm thrombosis. Concurrent coiling is not needed with this stent, eliminating the risk of coils extruding or migrating, or acting as a nidus for infection in the middle ear. We review a successful treatment using this device. Laryngoscope, 2010