Single-stage ruptured internal carotid artery aneurysm clipping with contralateral carotid endarterectomy: Tips and tricks

Abstract

Concomitant ruptured intracranial aneurysm and severe contralateral internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis pose a surgical dilemma. There are no guidelines. Most reports suggest an ipsilateral association. The outcome depends on planning and strategy. This 49-year-old male with ruptured C6 segment ICA aneurysm had 90% calcific carotid stenosis contralaterally. He underwent simultaneous surgery for both. The surgical steps involved and the reason behind the sequence of steps are unique to this situation and led to a good outcome. The strategy and the technicalities involved are discussed in this report.