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Acta Neurológica Colombiana
Print version ISSN 0120-8748
Abstract
PENARETE NADER, Rafael et al. Basilar dissecting aneurysm successfully treated by FRED Flow-Diverter device: first case report in Colombia. Acta Neurol Colomb. [online]. 2018, vol.34, n.3, pp.199-203. ISSN 0120-8748. https://doi.org/10.22379/24224022213.
INTRODUCTION.
Dissecting basilar artery aneurysms have an unpredictable course, eventually evolving to serious hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke; on the other hand, its therapeutic approach in controversial and there are no clear lines of treatment.
CASE REPORT.
We report a case of a 28-year-old female with brain stem infarction secondary to basilar dissecting aneurysm successfully treated by Flow-Redirection Endoluminal Device (FRED).
CONCLUSION.
Endovascular treatment of dissecting basilar artery aneurysms with FRED seems to offer advantages over traditional open surgical techniques and conventional stents in selected cases.
Keywords : aneurysm; dissection; basilar artery; angiography; stents; endovascular procedures (MeSH).