Surgical Removal of Jugular Paragangliomas After Stenting of the Intratemporal Internal Carotid Artery: A Preliminary Report
- 1 May 2006
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in The Laryngoscope
- Vol. 116 (5), 742-746
- https://doi.org/10.1097/01.mlg.0000205199.61105.cb
Abstract
Objective: Jugular paragangliomas with extensive involvement of the internal carotid artery (ICA) represent a true challenge for surgeons, especially in the presence of inadequate collateral circulation through the circle of Willis. The aim of our study is to present a preliminary report of our experience with the surgical removal of three such cases using the stenting of the ICA as the method of choice for protecting and preserving the integrity of the artery. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at Gruppo Otologico, a private referral center for neurotology and skull base surgery. The subjects of our study are three cases of jugular paragangliomas with extensive involvement of the ICA and inadequate collateral circulation. These cases are the first three cases operated at our center after stenting of the intratemporal portion of the ICA. Results: Complete surgical removal of the tumor, including the part involving the ICA, was achieved in all cases. Over a follow-up period of 22 to 30 months, no complications occurred and the patency of the stented arteries was preserved. Conclusion: Although more follow-up is still needed before establishing the exact long-term outcome of stenting the intratemporal ICA, our preliminary report shows that the stent has facilitated the complete surgical removal of the tumor, preserving the integrity of the ICA.Keywords
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