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Case Reports
. 1985;27(2):181-2.
doi: 10.1007/BF00343793.

Intimal dissection following percutaneous transluminal carotid angioplasty for fibromuscular dysplasia

R Jooma, J R Bradshaw, H B Griffith
Case Reports

Intimal dissection following percutaneous transluminal carotid angioplasty for fibromuscular dysplasia

R Jooma et al. Neuroradiology. 1985.

Abstract

Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is an unusual form of segmental arteriopathy and may affect the internal carotid artery (ICA). We report a case of carotid FMD in which percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) was complicated by an intimal tear and required surgical exploration. PTA is a useful form of treatment, but there is a risk of intimal dissection. If this occurs, it may be necessary to excise the intimal flap surgically.

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