Simultaneous bilateral internal carotid and vertebral artery dissection following chiropractic manipulation: case report and review of the literature.

Abstract

Single-vessel cervical arterial dissections typically occur in young adults and are a common cause of cerebral ischemia and stroke. Although the pathogenesis of multivessel dissection is unclear, it is thought to be a consequence of underlying collagen vascular disease. We present a 34-year-old previously healthy man who developed bilateral internal carotid and vertebral artery dissection following chiropractic manipulation.

• Authors: R N Nadgir, L A Loevner, T Ahmed, G Moonis, J Chalela, K Slawek, S Imbesi
• Journal: Neuroradiology (Neuroradiology) Vol. 45 Issue 5 Pg. 311-4 (May 2003) ISSN: 0028-3940 [Print] Germany
• PMID: 12692699 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Adult
• Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection (etiology)
• Cerebral Angiography
• Humans
• Magnetic Resonance Angiography
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Male
• Manipulation, Chiropractic (adverse effects)
• Vertebral Artery Dissection (etiology)