RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Temporary Balloon Occlusion to Test Adequacy of Collateral Flow to the Retina and Tolerance for Endovascular Aneurysmal Coiling
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 1384
OP 1386
VO 25
IS 8
A1 Shaibani, Ali
A1 Khawar, Saquib
A1 Bendok, Bernard
A1 Walker, Matthew
A1 Russell, Eric J.
A1 Batjer, H. Hunt
YR 2004
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/25/8/1384.abstract
AB Summary: Two carotid ophthalmic artery aneurysms with incorporation of the artery into the neck were referred for endovascular assessment. Temporary balloon occlusion at the aneurysm neck was performed in an attempt to assess the adequacy of collateral flow to the retina. During inflation, the patients reported visual deterioration that resolved upon deflation, which indicates that collateral blood flow was insufficient. The patients were referred for surgical clipping to ensure preservation of the ophthalmic artery.