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Acta Neurológica Colombiana
versión impresa ISSN 0120-8748
Resumen
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.
Palabras clave : aneurysm; dissection; basilar artery; angiography; stents; endovascular procedures (MeSH).
