# Endovascular Treatment of Traumatic Vertebral Artery Pseudoaneurysm

## TL;DR

A case study describes the successful endovascular treatment of a vertebral artery pseudoaneurysm caused by a stab wound.

## Contribution

Presents a novel case of treating a traumatic vertebral artery pseudoaneurysm using a covered stent.

## Key findings

- Computed tomographic angiography confirmed the pseudoaneurysm caused by a stab wound.
- Endovascular treatment with a covered stent successfully managed the pseudoaneurysm.
- The case highlights the effectiveness of minimally invasive techniques in treating traumatic vascular injuries.

## Abstract

Vertebral artery pseudoaneurysm usually occurs following penetrating trauma and is associated with a high mortality rate. Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) is usually the diagnostic method of choice. We present a case of pseudoaneurysm of the left vertebral artery caused by a stab wound to the left neck, which was treated with an endovascular approach with a covered stent.