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

Neuroradiology. 2003 May;45(5):311-4. doi: 10.1007/s00234-003-0944-x. Epub 2003 Apr 12.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

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