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Transcarotid artery revascularization in blunt carotid injury

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) with flow reversal has substantially changed the management of carotid artery stenosis, enabling an endovascular approach with a periprocedural stroke rate as low as or lower than that of open carotid surgery. The use of TCAR for blunt carotid artery injury has not yet been described. Methods: A review of the use of TCAR for blunt carotid artery injury was performed at a single center from October 2020 to August 2021. The patient demographics, mechanism of injury, and outcomes were collected and compared. Results: Ten carotid stents were placed via TCAR in eight patients for hemodynamically significant blunt carotid artery injuries. No periprocedural neurologic events occurred, and all stents remained patent during short-term follow-up. Conclusions: TCAR is feasible and safe in the management of significant blunt carotid artery injuries. More data are needed regarding the long-term outcomes and ideal surveillance intervals.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2022.10.021

Authors: Patrick F. Walker, Grahya C. Guntur, Priti Lalchandani, Jonathan J. Morrison, Rishi Kundi

Institutions: University of Maryland, Baltimore, Mayo Clinic

Language: English

Topic: Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $550