Early complications of carotid surgery.
The early complications of carotid endarterectomy are attributed to clamping ischemia, intraoperative embolization, and thrombosis of the newly endarterectomized carotid artery. An unusual mechanism is due to intracranial hemorrhage. The differential diagnosis can usually be established by a combination of oculoplethysmography, CT scanning of the brain, exploration of thrombosed carotid arteries, and repeat angiographic studies. Other complications, including acute myocardial infarction, wound hemorrhage, and infection, are discussed.
D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000601:surgery*; D004691:Endarterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000628:therapy; D013997:Time Factors; D014945:Wound Healing