A false aneurysm of the extracranial internal carotid artery developed seven years after the effects of a motorcar accident had been treated in the Depart ment of Otolaryngology. Excision and reconstructive surgery were successfully performed in the Division of Vascular Surgery.
Literature study shows aneurysms of the extracranial carotid artery to be a rare condition. Trauma is mentioned as a major cause. Active treatment is man datory. Surgical resection and reconstruction should be preferred.
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