Presentation of cerebral and cervical arterial dissections in Botucatu, Brazil: case series

Apresentação de dissecções arteriais cerebrais e cervicais em Botucatu, Brasil: uma série de casos

Abstract

Spontaneous dissection of the cervical and cerebral arteries is an important cause of stroke and disability in young patients. In this report, the authors present a case series of patients with spontaneous carotid, vertebral, or cerebral artery dissection who underwent digital angiography. A review of the published literature on this subject is also presented.

Keywords:
artery dissection; stroke; endovascular treatment