Subclavian-external carotid artery bypass graft. Restoring blood flow to the brain.
This article describes an unusual surgery for a type of carotid artery disease. The perioperative nurse has an important role on the vascular team when performing this procedure. For this reason, a thorough knowledge of the events and possible complications are important in the care of these patients. Careful preoperative nursing assessment and postoperative follow-up will help prevent any complications and promote a successful outcome in these patients.
Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans.
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Senkowsky
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Smith
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Kerstein
D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000451:nursing* / Q000601:surgery; D002342:Carotid Artery, External; D002548:Cerebral Revascularization / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D009871:Operating Room Nursing; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000637:transplantation