Surgical anatomy for carotid artery for endarterectomy

Surgical anatomy for carotid artery for endarterectomy

Surgical anatomy for carotid artery for endarterectomy

This e-Anatomy module presents the anatomical foundations for the surgical approach of carotid endarterectomy. This module has been created in collaboration with Michel Alauzen MD (Thoracic and vascular surgery, Montpellier-France).

Anatomical atlas of the carotid region: surgical approach in humans
Photograph of the carotid bifurcation during surgical exposure, showing the carotid bifurcation and the internal and external carotid arteries.

Key images

Photograph of the carotid surgical approach in humans: internal jugular vein
Photographic view of carotid surgery in humans, showing the right common carotid artery, the internal jugular vein, and the common facial vein.
Labeled image of carotid artery surgery in humans
Labeled image of carotid artery surgery in humans, with the right common carotid artery, the carotid sinus, and the superior thyroid artery.
Anatomical atlas of the carotid region: surgical approach in humans
Photograph of the carotid bifurcation during surgical exposure, showing the carotid bifurcation and the internal and external carotid arteries.
Photograph of the carotid surgical approach in humans: internal jugular vein
Photographic view of carotid surgery in humans, showing the right common carotid artery, the internal jugular vein, and the common facial vein.
Labeled image of carotid artery surgery in humans
Labeled image of carotid artery surgery in humans, with the right common carotid artery, the carotid sinus, and the superior thyroid artery.
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