EXPOSURE OF THE DISTAL INTERNAL CAROTID ARTERY IN CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY / 解放军医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Exposure of the distal internal carotid artery is very important and difficult in carotid endarterectomy for patients with high bifurcations or extension of the atherosclerotic plaque into the distal internal carotid artery. Exposure techniques are introduced based on the surgical experiences of 28 cases.