Acta neurochirurgica
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Acta neurochirurgica · Jul 2019
Review Case ReportsIatrogenic pseudoaneurysm rupture of the anterior cerebral artery after placement of an external ventricular drain, treated with clip-wrapping: a case report and review of the literature.
External ventricular drains (EVDs) are often placed emergently for patients with hydrocephalus, which carries a risk of hemorrhage. Rarely, rupture of a pseudoaneurysm originating from an EVD placement precipitates such a hemorrhage. ⋯ Although EVD-associated pseudoaneurysms are rare, they have a high propensity for rupture. Early treatment of these lesions should be considered to prevent neurologic deterioration.