Abstract
Background Large fat embolus is a rare but potential reversible cause of ischaemic stroke. Methods and results We describe the neurosurgical management of a complete right internal carotid artery occlusion due to a large fat embolus, caused by a mitral valve replacement. Conclusion Knowledge of acute cerebral ischaemia due to large fat embolism and its hallmark 'hypodense artery' is mandatory. Extracranial to intracranial bypass is a feasible rescue treatment after failure of endovascular embolectomy.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | e000017 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1-4 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | BMJ Neurology Open |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 9 Jan 2020 |
Bibliographical note
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- neurosurgery
- stroke
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