title: Intraoperative identification of the internal carotid artery: a safety issue.
abstract: The correct intraoperative anatomic identification of the vascular structures in the carotid artery bifurcation is important, and in most operations, this is not a problem. Experiences with two cases are used to suggest a stepwise system to guarantee that anatomic confusion--a confusion that may be fatal--does not occur.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Björck
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bergqvist
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D004691:Endarterectomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged