Retrograde suction decompression of an ophthalmic artery aneurysm using balloon occlusion. Technical note.

Scott, J A; Horner, T G; Leipzig, T J · J Neurosurg · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A large ophthalmic artery aneurysm was ligated using a modification of the retrograde suction technique described by Batjer and Samson. Temporary proximal occlusion of the internal carotid artery was accomplished with a double-lumen balloon catheter, and distal occlusion was performed with a temporary clip. The aneurysm was collapsed by gentle aspiration through the distal lumen of the balloon catheter. This greatly facilitated dissection and clip ligation of the aneurysm.

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