Traumatic vertebral pseudoaneurysm is a rare occurrence. Such case with an enlarging symptomatic vertebral arteriovenous (AV) fistula was successfully treated with a covered endostent. Presentation, diagnosis and different acceptable treatment plans to this condition are further discussed. Stentgrafts can play an important and effective role in therapy of traumatic vertebral pseudoaneurysm with a concomitant AV fistula.
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