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ArticleJournal of neurosurgery. Case lessons2024

Sternocleidomastoid muscle-splitting method for high cervical carotid endarterectomy: illustrative cases.

Atsushi Sato, Tetsuo Sasaki, Toshihiro Ogiwara, Kazuhiro Hongo, Tetsuyoshi Horiuchi

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Atsushi Sato1Division of Neurosurgery, Ina Central Hospital, Ina, Nagano, Japan; and.
Tetsuo Sasaki1Division of Neurosurgery, Ina Central Hospital, Ina, Nagano, Japan; and.
Toshihiro Ogiwara1Division of Neurosurgery, Ina Central Hospital, Ina, Nagano, Japan; and.
Kazuhiro Hongo1Division of Neurosurgery, Ina Central Hospital, Ina, Nagano, Japan; and.
Tetsuyoshi Horiuchi2Department of Neurosurgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan.

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Abstract

backgroundThe number of cervical carotid endarterectomies (CEAs) has decreased as carotid artery stenting (CAS) has increased. However, CEA and CAS both have advantages and disadvantages; therefore, appropriate procedures must be selected for individual patients. High-positioned carotid artery stenosis presents technical challenges for CEA and is occasionally managed by performing CAS. However, CAS is associated with a high risk of thrombosis in patients with soft plaques, suggesting a clinical need for a better procedure. Consequently, appropriate surgical treatment for patients requiring high-level CEAs is essential. OBSERVATIONS: In this study, a novel and straightforward method was devised. The primary concept underlying this technique is separation of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) from other anatomical structures to ensure a wider surgical field. By anatomically separating the SCM into the sternal and clavicular head groups, the objective of the wider surgical field can be met. Herein, we report technical innovations in high-positioned carotid artery stenosis and evaluate their efficacy in two patients. LESSONS: In conclusion, high CEA surgery using this new method is valuable and may eliminate barriers to more advanced approaches.

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carotid artery stentingcervical carotid endarterectomyhigh cervical regionsplitting sternocleidomastoid muscleunstable plaque

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PMCPMC10778141

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