Intraoperative identification of the internal carotid artery: a safety issue

Martin Björck; David Bergqvist

doi:10.1016/j.jvs.2005.09.007

Intraoperative identification of the internal carotid artery: a safety issue

J Vasc Surg. 2006 Jan;43(1):159-61. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2005.09.007.

Authors

Martin Björck¹, David Bergqvist

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.

PMID: 16414403
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2005.09.007

Abstract

The correct intraoperative anatomic identification of the vascular structures in the carotid artery bifurcation is important, and in most operations, this is not a problem. Experiences with two cases are used to suggest a stepwise system to guarantee that anatomic confusion--a confusion that may be fatal--does not occur.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aged
Carotid Artery, Internal / anatomy & histology*
Endarterectomy*
Female
Humans
Intraoperative Care*
Intraoperative Complications / prevention & control*
Male
Middle Aged