Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1980; 28(1): 61-63
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1022053
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Ophthalmodynamic Studies in Kinking of the Internal Carotid Artery. Surgical Implications

B. Hermanns, H. Dittrich, V. Jelesijevic, D. Knoll, G. Storm
  • Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Surgical Clinic, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Münster
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Publication Date:
28 May 2008 (online)

Summary

In 6 patients with kinking of the internal carotid artery and 10 healthy volunteers ophthalmodynamographic studies were performed. Sideward head bending in the patients caused major ipsilateral decrease of internal carotid flow as did forward flexion on both sides. This effect was minimal in healthy humans. Intraoperative monitoring by the same method showed instant improvement of flow dynamics after kink resection and end-to-end anastomosis.