During carotid endarterectomy, your surgeon:
- Makes a cut in your neck just below the jaw.
- Opens the carotid artery and carefully removes the plaque.
- May sew (graft) a man-made or tissue patch onto the carotid artery to help close the cut.
- Closes the artery and skin incisions with stitches.
Current as of: July 31, 2024
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
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