Carotid Artery Surgery - Series
1. Normal anatomy
2. Indications
3. Procedure
4. Aftercare
Procedure
While you are deep asleep and pain-free, an incision is made in the neck, over the blocked carotid artery. A tube is inserted above and below the blockage to re-direct the blood flow. Fat and cholesterol build-ups are removed from the carotid artery. The artery is stitched (sutured) closed, the tube is removed, and the incision is closed
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Review Date : 7/11/2001
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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