Resectable fusiform internal jugular vein aneurysm with vascular excision and bypass with an 8 mm Maquet graft: A case report

Venous aneurysm is a rare vascular disease. Studies reveal that patients with fusiform internal jugular vein aneurysms are not suitable for embolization. PATIENT CONCERNS: Two treatment options are considered, either bypass the aneurysm via stenting or excision of the lesion site and anastomosis using an artificial graft. The advantages of excision bypass include the absence of endoleak and stent migration; however, a larger wound and longer operation time are required for it. DIAGNOSES: Physical examination revealed a swelling in the right neck area. Head and neck computed tomography was performed for the survey. It revealed a 27.22 × 25.07 × 58.17 mm internal jugular fusiform aneurysm. INTERVENTIONS: Vein excision was performed while using hemoclamps to control inflow and outflow, and a graft was anastomosed for bypass using an 8 mm Maquet graft. OUTCOMES: The wound recovery was favorable, with no signs of infection, and the pain was under control. LESSONS: The patient had a contrast-enhanced head and neck computed tomography, and the images efficiently diagnosed a venous aneurysm. This patient had refractory pain, which was a significant indication of the operation. We decided by ourselves on the duration of the interval of following up. We used excision and bypassing with graft, and the result was beneficial.