Management of Radiation-Induced Extracranial Arterial Occlusions at Multiple levels

Abstract

Extracranial arterial occlusion can occur secondary to external beam irradiation of the cervical region. The authors present a case of radiation-induced occlusion of bilateral common carotid, bilateral internal carotid, and unilateral vertebral arteries. Management issues are discussed, with particular focus on radiation-induced arterial injury and the external carotid artery as a means to cerebral revascularization.

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