Pseudoaneurysms of the Superficial Temporal Artery: Treatment Options

Abstract

Surgical resection cures pseudoaneurysms in most cases. The frontal and zygomatic branches of the facial nerve are at risk during this procedure. Local sclerosis is effective but may cause distal tissue necrosis. Coil embolization is highly effective and leaves no facial scar but carries small risks of stroke, lower extremity ischemia, and groin pseudoaneurysm.