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Editorial

Intracranial Aneurysm and Carotid Artery Stenosis

Authors: Michael R. Chicoine, MD

Abstract

In this issue of the Southern Medical Journal, Navaneethan et al1present a timely discussion of a difficult and uncommon dilemma of concomitant atherosclerotic cervical carotid artery stenosis and a giant middle cerebral artery aneurysm. Over the past decade, treatment strategies for both of these conditions have evolved considerably and continue to change as technical advancements are made.

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