Common Carotid Artery Thrombosis With Recurrent Cerebral Emboli Treated With Ligation
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Carotid artery is the most important artery that carries the major part of the blood supply to the head and neck. The branching of the common carotid artery usually occurs at the upper edge of the thyroid cartilage. The placement of carotid sinus has also increased its importance in this area. Considering the clinical importance of knowledge about carotid artery variations, this case is reporte...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Vascular Surgery
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0741-5214
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2016.06.042