Flow-diverting Stent in the Treatment of Cervical Carotid Dissection and Pseudoaneurysm: Review of Literature and Case Report.

Background: The endovascular technique has been recommended over the past few years to extracranial carotid dissection and pseudoaneurysm with promising results, especially after medical therapy failure. Flow-diverting stents are an alternative for complex cases. These stents have proven to be effective treatment devices for intracranial aneurysms.