Noninvasive carotid artery evaluation following endarterectomy Luis L. Gonzalez, M.D., Laurie Partusch, R.N., Phyllis Wirth, R.N. Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 1, Issue 3, Pages 403-408 (May 1984) DOI: 10.1016/0741-5214(84)90077-6 Copyright © 1984 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 A, B-mode image of postoperative carotid artery demonstrating “carotid shelf,” lower limit of endarterectomy (arrow). B, Extensive residual plaque (arrow) below level of endarterectomy following operative repair. Sonic tail due to “blackout” from calcium in plaque. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1984 1, 403-408DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(84)90077-6) Copyright © 1984 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 2 Echogenic “dots” (arrow) secondary to Prolene sutures used to repair carotid artery. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1984 1, 403-408DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(84)90077-6) Copyright © 1984 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions