Extra-cranial branch of the internal carotid artery

Authors
Williams, A Fraser, SCA Penney, CC
Citation
A. Williams et al., Extra-cranial branch of the internal carotid artery, INT ANGIOL, 19(3), 2000, pp. 285-287
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL ANGIOLOGY
ISSN journal
03929590 → ACNP
Volume
19
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
285 - 287
Database
ISI
SICI code
0392-9590(200009)19:3<285:EBOTIC>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
It has been argued in recent years that angiography is no longer essential before undertaking a carotid endarterectomy, relying solely on a carotid du plex scan. A case is presented where an extra-cranial branch of the interna l carotid artery was found at surgery. This unexpected finding was obviated having obtained preoperative angiograms. anomalies of the internal carotid artery are reviewed.