RESEARCH ARTICLE
Preoperative Digital Carotid Compression as a Predictor of the Need for Shunting During Carotid Endarterectomy
Vijay Naraynsingh, Patrick Harnarayan, Ravi Maharaj, Dilip Dan , Seetharaman Hariharan*
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2013Volume: 7
First Page: 110
Last Page: 112
Publisher ID: TOCMJ-7-110
DOI: 10.2174/1874192401307010110
Article History:
Received Date: 2/8/2013Revision Received Date: 2/9/2013
Acceptance Date: 5/9/2013
Electronic publication date: 15/11/2013
Collection year: 2013

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Abstract
This study prospectively attempted to assess the need for shunting by preoperative digital compression of the proximal common carotid artery and correlated these findings with intraoperative assessment while performing carotid endarterectomy under local anaesthesia. Preoperative digital compression is highly predictive of the need for shunting intra-operatively and can be used as a valuable test in carefully chosen patients. This may help in decreasing the need for advanced neurological monitoring during carotid endarterectomy.