Carotid-subclavian bypass in the treatment of subclavian artery occlusion during epidermoid cyst excision: A case report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: In surgical cases, various complications may occur depending on the degree of difficulty and experience. In this case report, we present a 24-year-old patient who was operated 5 years ago for an epidermoid cyst in the right neck region and developed loss of strength in the right arm. Angiography revealed total occlusion of the right subclavian artery and right carotid-subclavian bypass was performed. It was aimed to emphasize the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach for the successful surgery of the case and the solution of developing complications.
Authors: Mehmet Isik, Niyazi Gormus
Institution: Necmettin Erbakan University
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4393219934