Internal carotid artery occlusion: its natural history including recanalization and subsequent neurological events

G Morris-Stiff; M Teli; P Y Khan; S O Ogunbiyi; C S Champ; R Hibberd; R Brown; D M Bailey; R K Winter; M H Lewis

doi:10.1177/1538574413500539

Internal carotid artery occlusion: its natural history including recanalization and subsequent neurological events

G Morris-Stiff, M Teli, P Y Khan, S O Ogunbiyi, C S Champ, R Hibberd, R Brown, D M Bailey, R K Winter, M H Lewis

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To determine the incidence of recanalization of the occluded internal carotid artery (ICA) and establish its natural history.

METHODS: Patients with duplex-confirmed ICA occlusions were identified, and a subgroup offered repeat scanning. The antemortem condition and cause of death of patients who died were recorded.

RESULTS: Of 153 patients identified, 77 underwent follow-up at a median of 35 months (interquartile range [IQR]: 14-61).In all, 8 (10.3%) demonstrated recanalization at a median of 53 months (IQR: 35-114). Of 8, 7 underwent carotid endarterectomy with histopathological confirmation of recanalization. Of the 153 patients, 45 (29%) had further neurological events, and 38 (25%) were within the territory of the occluded ICA. In all, 76 patients died, and of the 53 with a confirmed cause of death, 12 (23%) were attributed to a cerebrovascular accident corresponding to the territory of the occluded artery.

CONCLUSION: Recanalization of ICA occlusion is common and leads to significant neurological events. Duplex ultrasound follow-up appears mandatory.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	603-7
Number of pages	5
Journal	Vascular and endovascular surgery
Volume	47
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1538574413500539
Publication status	Published - Nov 2013

Keywords

Aged
Carotid Artery, Internal
Carotid Stenosis
Cause of Death
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Chronic Disease
Endarterectomy, Carotid
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Predictive Value of Tests
Recurrence
Risk Factors
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color

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