J Korean Vasc Surg Soc.  1998 Nov;14(2):252-256.

Carotid Artery Reconstruction during the Resection of Carotid Body Tumor: A case report

• Ki SG
• Park CW
• Kim YW

Abstract

Surgical resection is the only option for the treatment of carotid body tumor. The tumor is characterized by its hypervascularity and adherence to the carotid artery. Neurovascular injuries have been a well known surgical complication during the procedure. We experienced a case of carotid artery injury during the resection of carotid body tumor and which was reconstructed with interposition graft using autogenous vein. Vascular injury as a complication during the resection of carotid body tumor was reviewed.

Keyword

Carotid body tumor; Vascular complication

MeSH Terms

Carotid Arteries*
Carotid Artery Injuries
Carotid Body Tumor*
Carotid Body*
Transplants
Vascular System Injuries
Veins