# Emergent Endovascular Management of Carotid Blowout Syndrome: A Case Report

## TL;DR

This case report details a rare and dangerous condition in a cancer patient treated with emergency endovascular methods.

## Contribution

The paper presents a novel case of emergent endovascular treatment for carotid blowout syndrome in a previously irradiated patient.

## Key findings

- The patient had a 2.9cm pseudoaneurysm in the external carotid artery branch.
- Endovascular treatment was successfully used as an emergency intervention.
- Early diagnosis and prompt action were critical for the patient's outcome.

## Abstract

Carotid blowout syndrome is a rare but life-threatening complication in heavily treated head and neck cancer patients whose outcome depends on early diagnosis and prompt intervention. This report describes the case of a patient with prior irradiation who underwent emergent endovascular treatment after rupture of a 2.9cm external carotid artery branch pseudoaneurysm.