There was neither postoperative mortality nor stroke. Six patients, asymptomatic or with non focalized symptoms, were treated medically. Prevalence, etiopathology, diagnosis and management of fibromuscular dysplasia of the internal carotid artery are discussed. Fibromuscular dysplasia is a rare cause of cerebral ischemia. For asymptomatic lesions, a conservative approach seems appropriate.
Surgery is only to be considered for symptomatic lesions.
Surgical graduated endoluminal dilatation, where necessary combined with standard endarterectomy of the carotid bifurcation, is a safe, efficient and durable operation. Some complex cases of fibromuscular dysplasia may necessitate patch insertion or excision and graft interposition.