Iatrogenic Pseudoaneurysm of Superficial Temporal Artery After Surgery for Scaphocephaly: Case Report and Review of Literature

World Neurosurg. 2018 Mar:111:60-62. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.12.048. Epub 2017 Dec 16.

Abstract

Background: Iatrogenic pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery after surgery for craniosynostosis is a complication that has never been described in the pertinent literature. Although reported for other types of surgeries, no case has been described in the pediatric population.

Case description: We report on a case of pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery that occurred 9 days after corrective surgery for scaphocephaly. We also describe the management of this complication.

Conclusion: Pseudoaneurysm is an exceptional complication in surgery for craniosynostosis, but it should be considered in case of swelling in the temporal region.

Keywords: Aneurysm; Complications; Cranial; Craniosynostosis; Iatrogenic; Neurosurgery unit; Ospedale Policlinico “San Martino”; Pseudoaneurysm.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, False / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology*
  • Aneurysm, False / therapy
  • Brain Edema / etiology
  • Brain Edema / therapy
  • Craniosynostoses / diagnostic imaging
  • Craniosynostoses / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy
  • Temporal Arteries / diagnostic imaging
  • Temporal Arteries / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome