External carotid artery reconstruction performed using an autologous internal carotid artery patch. Technical note.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
The reconstruction of the external carotid artery (ECA) and obliteration of an occluded stump or atretic internal carotid artery (ICA) are described. In this method the occluded ICA is used as an autologous patch graft. Satisfactory ICA obliteration and expanded, smooth common carotid artery-ECA contour were obtained in three patients. Advantages of this procedure include ICA obliteration and precise patch placement by using an ideal, autologous, arterial graft.
Medical subject headings
- Carotid Artery, External
- Carotid Artery, Internal