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Brain abscess formation: a delayed complication of carotid blowout syndrome treated by self-expandable stent-graft.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16908577     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A patient with hypopharyngeal cancer developed carotid blowout syndrome (CBS) treated by self-expandable stent-graft in the left carotid artery. CT scan for progressive right hemiparesis 4 months later showed multiple left cerebral abscesses and left carotid thrombosis. Although deployment of stent-grafts for CBS can achieve initial hemostasis in patients with head-and-neck cancer, the placement of a stent-graft in a field of necrosis and infection is associated with poor long-term outcome. We recommend the use of prophylactic antibiotics if endovascular foreign materials are placed in a contaminated field.
Authors:
F-C Chang; J-F Lirng; S-K Tai; C-B Luo; M M H Teng; C-Y Chang
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology     Volume:  27     ISSN:  0195-6108     ISO Abbreviation:  AJNR Am J Neuroradiol     Publication Date:  2006 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-08-15     Completed Date:  2006-09-29     Revised Date:  2008-02-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8003708     Medline TA:  AJNR Am J Neuroradiol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1543-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, 201 Shih-Pai Road Section 2, Beitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11217, R.O.C. fcchang@vghtpe.gov.tw
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aneurysm, False / therapy*
Blood Vessel Prosthesis / adverse effects*
Brain Abscess / etiology*
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / radiotherapy
Carotid Arteries / radiation effects
Carotid Artery Diseases / therapy*
Carotid Artery Thrombosis / etiology
Carotid Artery, Common / pathology
Carotid Artery, Internal / pathology*
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / radiotherapy
Male
Middle Aged
Prosthesis-Related Infections / etiology*
Radiation Injuries / therapy
Stents / adverse effects*

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