Cascade of Complications Following Carotid Body Tumor Excision

Abstract

Carotid body tumor excision can lead to various complications including vascular injury and pseudoaneurysm formation. Here we describe a case of carotid body tumor excision followed by series of complications including pseudoaneurysm formation, failure of primary surgical repair, carotid stump syndrome following parent artery occlusion, and persistent hypotension.

Keywords

• carotid body tumor
• carotid artery injury
• carotid artery
• stroke