Role of transcranial Doppler in carotid surgery.
Transcranial Doppler is a method for visualizing the intracranial circulation that has applications to the preoperative investigation of cerebrovascular disease. Estimations of the adequacy of collateral circulation around the circle of Willis may be made. In addition, the method may be used for intraoperative monitoring during carotid, cardiac, or neurosurgical procedures.
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Division of Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, La Jolla, California.
D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D002560:Cerebrovascular Circulation / Q000502:physiology; D004691:Endarterectomy; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000379:methods; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014465:Ultrasonics; D014463:Ultrasonography