Risks of carotid artery surgery
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The standard treatment option for people with this condition is a procedure called carotid endarterectomy. In this stenting procedure, a metal mesh (stent) is used to widen the carotid artery. With the patient under local anaesthetic a fine wire is inserted via an artery in the groin, up to the carotid artery in the neck.
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Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA): This open surgical procedure removes plaque from inside the carotid artery in order to restore normal blood flow to the brain.The surgeon makes an incision on the neck to access the affected artery, opens the artery and removes the plaque. The surgeon will then close the artery and the incision in the neck using stitches.
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There is an alternative to the carotid endarterectomy procedure that is called carotid artery stent placement (commonly known as stenting). This procedure is said to be less invasive than the endarterectomy because it does not involve open surgery of the neck.
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BCVI involving the carotid and/or vertebral vessels is a potentially devastating and commonly underdiagnosed injury. Most such injuries occur with rapid deceleration, hyperextension, and rotation of the neck, all of which stretch the internal carotid artery (ICA) and can produce an …
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In carotid artery disease, one or both of the carotid arteries becomes narrowed inside, as well as becoming stiffer. This makes it harder for blood to flow, and makes clots more likely to form. Arteries can become narrower inside if they get clogged with fatty substances in the blood sticking to the lining of the artery walls.
Carotid artery surgery: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Carotid endarterectomy is an operation to unblock the narrowed carotid artery. The artery is carefully exposed through an incision running vertically in the side of the neck. The artery is opened, cleared of the debris and carefully sewn up again. The operation is usually done under local anaesthetic.
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Carotid artery disease. ... As with any operation, there are some risks associated with carotid endarterectomy. There is about a 2% risk of having a stroke during surgery. This is due to the chance of a small blood clot, or other debris, breaking free during the operation and travelling to your brain. ... There is an alternative to the carotid …
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Aug 28, 2011 · Carotid Artery Stenting- placing a Nitinol self expanding mesh across the blockage Using stents in the treatment of carotid artery disease offers a non surgical option for patients which we believe offers excellent outcomes with lower risks than surgery.
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