[Regional anaesthesia for carotid endarterectomy]

(Neue Verfahren der Regionalanästhesie - Zervikalblockaden für die Karotischirurgie.)

Full Abstract

Cervical plexus blocks have been established as safe and feasible procedures for carotid endarterectomy. Comparable perioperative complication rates have been reported for plexus techniques and general anaesthesia. The results of the GALA trial support the theory that the indication for insertion of intraluminal shunts was significantly reduced by regional procedures (14 % vs. 43 %) in consequence of the more reliable diagnosis of neurological complications. However, it has not been identified yet which technique (superficial, deep or a combination) offers the highest effectiveness.

Author information

Author/s: Vassiliou, Timon (T); Wulf, Hinnerk (H); Rolfes, Caroline (C);

Affiliation: Klinik für Anästhesie und Intensivtherapie am Universitätsklinikum Giessen und Marburg GmbH, Standort Marburg. vassiliou(-atsign-)staff.unimarburg.de

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article; Review

Journal: Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS (Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther), published in Germany. (Language: ger)

Reference: 2009-Jul; vol 44 (issue 7-8) : pp 514-20

Dates: Created 2009/07/24; Completed 2009/10/08;

PMID: 19629913, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 10/8/2009)

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