Management of Cutaneously Exposed Carotid Stents in Recurrent and Unresectable Head and Neck Cancer.

 Carotid blowout syndrome (CBS) is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment. Patients with CBS are managed with covered stents, limited published information exists regarding the management of delayed complications, specifically cutaneous exposure of stents. Here, we present our experience managing cutaneously exposed carotid artery stents (CAS) in patients with recurrent and unresectable HNC.

Endovascular techniques and devices for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms: a review of neurointerventional outcomes.

Endovascular technology for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms continues to evolve at a rapid pace. In addition to coil embolization, balloon and stent-assisted coiling have been employed for the endovascular treatment of wide-necked or otherwise morphologically challenging intracranial aneurysms, and each technique confers unique advantages. Flow-diverting stents may also be used as a primary treatment modality for complex aneurysms and have a number of benefits and limitations.