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Variations in external carotid artery branches and common carotid bifurcation level: a computed tomography angiography study
BackgroundThe common carotid bifurcation level is an important surgical landmark during head and neck surgery, especially endarterectomy, that could...
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Congenital external carotid-internal carotid artery anastomosis: a report of three cases and literature review
PurposeCongenital external carotid-internal carotid artery (EC-ICA) anastomosis is a cervical arterial variation that was initially reported, based...
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Ophthalmic artery arising from the external carotid artery system: the middle meningeal artery in South African patients
BackgroundThe ophthalmic artery is the first branch of the internal carotid artery. It arises from the supraclinoid segment of the internal carotid...
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Geometric morphometric study of anterior branches of external carotid artery and carotid bifurcation by 3D-CT angiography
PurposeThe aim of our study was to determine the variations of the anterior branches of the external carotid artery (ECA) and investigate the...
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Comparing internal versus external carotid artery branch delivery of intraarterial chemotherapy for the treatment of retinoblastoma
PurposeThe goal of this study was to compare the efficacy of intraarterial chemotherapy (IAC) for retinoblastoma delivered via the ophthalmic artery...
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Carotid-carotid artery crossover bypass using the Saphenous Vein Graft for symptomatic common carotid artery occlusion: how I do it
BackgroundCommon carotid artery occlusion (CCAO) is rare, where a revascularization procedure might be needed in symptomatic or recurrent ischemic...
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“The importance of being external”: review of the literature of the rare phenomenon of common carotid occlusion with bulb reverse-crossed stenosis and external collaterals activation. Is still correct speaking about carotid steal?
Common carotid artery occlusion (CCAO) is a rare phenomenon associated with the development of neurological symptoms. In CCAO, diversion of blood...
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Endovascular embolisation of external carotid artery system haemorrhage in radiated nasopharyngeal carcinoma
PurposeTo review the effectiveness and safety of embolisation in managing haemorrhage from the external carotid artery (ECA) system in radiated...
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External carotid artery to internal carotid artery transposition to augment flow for a superficial temporal artery to middle cerebral artery bypass associated with severe external carotid artery stenosis
BackgroundDonor vessel quality can impact the outcome of extracranial-intracranial (EC-IC) bypass. External carotid artery (ECA) disease may produce...
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Pre-surgical embolization of carotid body paragangliomas: advantages of direct percutaneous approach and transitory balloon-occlusion at the origin of the external carotid artery
PurposeDifferent embolization techniques and materials are available for the pre-operative embolization of carotid body paragangliomas. In this...
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A nonbifurcating cervical carotid artery with a remnant of the proximal internal carotid artery that mimicked an aneurysm on magnetic resonance angiography
PurposeTo describe a case of a nonbifurcating cervical carotid artery with remnant of the proximal internal carotid artery (ICA).
Methods ...
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180-degre carotid bifurcation with an internal carotid artery aneurysm
PurposeInternal carotid artery (ICA) aneurysm is a rare pathology. In the clinical case we present, the patient had an ICA aneurysm as well as a rare...
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Emergency carotid endarterectomy with stent retrieval in a patient with stent migration following failed carotid artery stenting
Carotid artery stenting (CAS) has become a favoured alternative to surgical carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in select cases of critical internal carotid...
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Stenting for subclavian steal phenomenon to restore cerebral perfusion due to acute carotid occlusion following carotid endarterectomy: a case report
BackgroundPerioperative symptomatic carotid artery occlusion after carotid endarterectomy is a rare complication. In this study, we present a case of...
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Study on carotid artery stenosis after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma
ObjectiveThis study investigated carotid artery stenosis (CAS) and associated risk factors in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC)...
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The differences between carotid web and carotid web with plaque: based on multimodal ultrasonic and clinical characteristics
ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the clinical and multimodal ultrasonic characteristics differences between carotid web (CW) and CW with plaque...
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The effect of carotid sinus neurectomy for carotid restenosis: a study protocol for a double-blinded and randomized controlled trial
BackgroundPatients undergoing carotid endarterectomy (CEA) have a high restenosis rate, which increases the risk of stroke, and there is still a lack...
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Absent right common carotid artery with associated anterior communicating aneurysm: embryology and imaging correlation
PurposeTo report an unusual absent right common carotid artery with embryological and clinical emphasis.
MethodsA 63-year-old female with a...
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Deep learning based on carotid transverse B-mode scan videos for the diagnosis of carotid plaque: a prospective multicenter study
ObjectivesAccurate detection of carotid plaque using ultrasound (US) is essential for preventing stroke. However, the diagnostic performance of...
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Occipital Artery Arising from the Superior Aspect of the Carotid Bifurcation: A Rare Anatomical Variant
Variations of the branches of the external carotid artery are well known. Commonly, the occipital artery arises from the posterior aspect of the...
