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This is a Systematic Review study (also classified as: Case Report).

September 17, 2025Vascular

Mycotic internal carotid artery aneurysm: A literature review inspired by a case

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Systematic review discusses mycotic aneurysms and compares management outcomes in patients, indicating the role of endovascular repair.

Endovascular management for a mycotic internal carotid artery aneurysm shows promising outcomes at 1-year follow-up.
A review of 38 articles helps reveal that most mycotic ICA aneurysms were due to Staphylococcus species and managed traditionally with open repair.
The majority of documented cases received adjunct antibiotic therapy alongside surgical interventions for better management.
Systematic review conducted under PRISMA guidelines highlights the rarity of these aneurysms and the need for more comprehensive treatment strategies.

Boer et al. (2025) studied this question.

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