TY - JOUR T1 - Traumatic aneurysm of the basilar artery. JF - American Journal of Neuroradiology JO - Am. J. Neuroradiol. SP - 283 LP - 285 VL - 17 IS - 2 AU - F Quintana AU - C Diez AU - A Gutierrez AU - M L Diez AU - O Austin AU - A Vazquez Y1 - 1996/02/01 UR - http://www.ajnr.org/content/17/2/283.abstract N2 - We report a case in which a "false" aneurysm of the basilar artery developed after an assault on a patient resulting in head injuries. Diagnostic imaging and endovascular treatment are described. Formation mechanisms of traumatic intracranial aneurysms are discussed and the literature is reviewed. ER -