Malfunction of a double-balloon carotid shunt as a result of herniation of the proximal balloon.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Successful use of a shunt during carotid endarterectomy presupposes the avoidance of known shunt-related complications. We report the failure of a double-balloon intraluminal carotid shunt caused by herniation of the proximal balloon over the end of the shunt resulting in obstruction of blood flow in the shunt.
Medical subject headings
- Carotid Arteries
- Catheterization
- Endarterectomy