Fadi Khouri
Tanzania
Case Report
Zone II Coverage in the Context of an Anomalous Left Vertebral Artery
Author(s): Christian C Shults, Kenneth A Softness, Fadi Khouri, Julio Rodriguez and Vanketesh RamaiahChristian C Shults, Kenneth A Softness, Fadi Khouri, Julio Rodriguez and Vanketesh Ramaiah
Anomalous left vertebral arteries are uncommon occurring in roughly 4% of the population. Typically of no clinical consequence, they become very important in the context of endovascular repair of an arch aneurysm with Zone II coverage, requiring a deliberate strategy tailored to the anatomy. We describe three cases of aortic arch aneurysms with an anomalous vertebral artery, and discuss the different approaches available depending upon the anatomy. .. View More»