Rupture of a superficial temporal artery pseudoaneurysm following craniotomy

Authors

Jessica A. Shields, LSUHSC New OrleansFollow
Jared M. Robichaux, LSUHSC New OrleansFollow
Kevin Morrow, LSUHSC New Orleans
Clifford Crutcher, LSUHSC New Orleans
Gabriel Tender, LSUHSC New OrleansFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-8-2021

Publication Title

Journal of surgical case reports

Abstract

Pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery (STA) is a rare entity that has been reported in the literature after trauma or iatrogenic injuries. We describe a unique case of STA pseudoaneurysm rupture and the clinical sequelae associated with its rupture. We report a case of pseudoaneurysm rupture of the STA that occurred 14 days after craniotomy for cerebrospinal fluid leak repair. We also review the literature, diagnosis and treatment of external carotid artery aneurysms. Rupture of a STA pseudoaneurysm is a previously unreported and serious complication that must be quickly recognized in order to control hemorrhage that may have life threatening complications.

PubMed ID

34557290

Volume

2021(9)

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Recommended Citation

Shields, Jessica A.; Robichaux, Jared M.; Morrow, Kevin; Crutcher, Clifford; and Tender, Gabriel, "Rupture of a superficial temporal artery pseudoaneurysm following craniotomy" (2021). School of Medicine Faculty Publications. 1154.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/som_facpubs/1154
10.1093/jscr/rjab379