Does retrojugular route for carotid endarterectomy increase the risk of internal jugular vein thrombosis?
Two different approaches are available to perform carotid endarterectomy: the traditional antejugular or the retrojugular route. With retrojugular route, direct access to the carotid arteries necessitates median retraction and often collapse of the internal jugular vein (IJV). Therefore, we have prospectively evaluated the potential incidence of IJV thrombosis.
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Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Saint-Pierre Clinic, Ottignies, Belgium. vincent.scavee@skynet.be
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D016894:Endarterectomy, Carotid / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012039:Regional Blood Flow / Q000502:physiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color; D014654:Vascular Patency / Q000502:physiology; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology*