Treatment of aneurysms of the extracranial carotid artery: current evidence and future perspectives

Aneurysmal dilatation of the extracranial carotid artery was first reported in the late 17 th century. A recent meta-analysis has identified 255 published studies describing the management of 1279 patients; ECAAs comprise 0.6-3% of all reported carotid procedures 2 , but they account for only 0.4% of all peripheral aneurysms.