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World J Clin Cases. Jan 16, 2018; 6(1): 6-10
Published online Jan 16, 2018. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v6.i1.6
Published online Jan 16, 2018. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v6.i1.6
Evaluation of revascularization after total arch replacement in common carotid artery occlusion
Yasuhiro Matsuda, Tadaaki Koyama, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Hyogo 650-0047, Japan
Author contributions: Matsuda Y and Koyama T designed the report and wrote the paper.
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Correspondence to: Dr. Yasuhiro Matsuda, MD, Surgeon, the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minatojimaminamimachi, Kobe City, Hyogo 650-0047, Japan. yasuhiro_matsuda@kcho.jp
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Received: November 11, 2017
Peer-review started: November 17, 2017
First decision: November 30, 2017
Revised: December 6, 2017
Accepted: December 14, 2017
Article in press: December 15, 2017
Published online: January 16, 2018
Peer-review started: November 17, 2017
First decision: November 30, 2017
Revised: December 6, 2017
Accepted: December 14, 2017
Article in press: December 15, 2017
Published online: January 16, 2018
ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Case characteristics
An 80-year-old man with a cystic thoracic aneurysm of the arch was performed total arch replacement.
Clinical diagnosis
Drowsiness and right hemiplegia related to emboli after total arch replacement.
Differential diagnosis
Embolism, thrombosis, aorta dissection, infection.
Imaging diagnosis
Single-photon emission computed tomography showed the left cerebral flow was low.
Treatment
The authors performed bypass of the left subclavian artery to the left common carotid artery (CCA).
Related reports
Martin RS 3rd reported indications for surgical treatments for CCA occlusion.
Experience and lessons
Patients with CCA occlusion who continue to have neurological symptoms should be assessed both the blood flow and the brain perfusion.