Intraoperative identification of the internal carotid artery: a safety issue.

Björck, Martin; Bergqvist, David · J Vasc Surg · 2006

case_report · Level V

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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.

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