Iatrogenic Pseudoaneurysm of Superficial Temporal Artery After Surgery for Scaphocephaly: Case Report and Review of Literature

Publication date: March 2018
Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 111
Author(s): Pasquale Anania, Mattia Pacetti, Marcello Ravegnani, Marco Pavanello, Gianluca Piatelli, Alessandro Consales
BackgroundIatrogenic pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery after surgery for craniosynostosis is a complication that has never been described in the pertinent literature. Although reported for other types of surgeries, no case has been described in the pediatric population.Case DescriptionWe report on a case of pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery that occurred 9 days after corrective surgery for scaphocephaly. We also describe the management of this complication.ConclusionPseudoaneurysm is an exceptional complication in surgery for craniosynostosis, but it should be considered in case of swelling in the temporal region.



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