Vascular Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy
Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the inner lining of a carotid artery due to damage or thickening; thereby removing plaque and restoring blood flow.
Anatomical Structures at Risk:
- Cortex
- Middle cerebral artery
- Aneurysm feeder arteries
- Cortical perfusion
- Sciatic nerve
- Lumbar and sacral nerve roots
- Spinal cord
- Brainstem somatosensory pathways
- Cortical structures
Monitoring Modalities Used During Surgery:
Cardiopulmonary Bypass with Induced Hypothermia
A cardiopulmonary bypass is performed in order to repair a cardiac defect. To do this, the lungs and heart must be stopped, and blood and oxygen are delivered to the body through mechanical pumps. Hyperthermia is induced to cool the body, thereby protecting the brain. When the body is cool, the brain's need for oxygen and nutrients is reduced.
Anatomical Structures at Risk:
- Cortical perfusion
- Cortex
Monitoring Modalities Used During Surgery:
Aortic Aneurysmectomy
An aortic aneurysmectomy is a surgical procedure wherein an aneurysm, or blood-filled blood vessel in the aorta is surgically removed.
Anatomical Structures at Risk:
- Cortical structures
- Brainstem somatosensory pathways
Monitoring Modalities Used During Surgery:
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