Mrs. Lena Johansen traveled from Norway to Istanbul seeking relief from debilitating symptoms that had significantly impacted her daily life, including severe occipital headaches, bilateral pulsatile tinnitus, difficulty concentrating, and visual disturbances. She also had a pulsating sensation in the head and occasional facial redness.
Following a thorough evaluation, Dr. Kamran Aghayev diagnosed Mrs. Johansen with Bilateral Vascular Eagle Syndrome, a rare condition caused by compression of both internal jugular veins between the styloid processes and the C1 transverse processes.
To address the underlying cause, Dr. Aghayev performed bilateral styloidectomy (removal of elongated styloid processes), C1 transverse process resection, and full decompression of the jugular veins, carotid arteries, and cranial nerves.
The surgery was completed successfully without complications, and Mrs. Johansen is now on her path to recovery, free from the symptoms that had disrupted her life for so long.
Eagle Syndrome is a rare condition caused by elongated styloid processes or calcified ligaments in the neck, which can compress nearby nerves or blood vessels. Symptoms often include chronic neck pain, headaches, difficulty swallowing, and facial discomfort. The condition can be categorized into two main types: Classic Eagle Syndrome, which primarily affects nerves, and Vascular Eagle Syndrome, where blood vessels like the internal jugular vein are compressed, leading to severe complications such as intracranial hypertension. Due to its rarity and overlapping symptoms with other conditions, Eagle Syndrome often goes undiagnosed, resulting in prolonged suffering and delayed treatment for affected patients.
Eagle Syndrome surgery involves removing the elongated styloid process to relieve nerve or vascular compression. In some cases, additional adjustments like shaving the C1 transverse process are performed to ensure long-term symptom relief. The surgical approach must be carefully tailored to address both the anatomical abnormalities and the specific symptoms of each patient, often requiring a multidisciplinary approach to ensure optimal outcomes. Advanced surgical techniques, such as those developed by Dr. Kamran Aghayev, focus on minimizing complications and maximizing the effectiveness of the procedure, providing patients with significant relief from debilitating symptoms.
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