Keywords:
dolichoarteriopathies, carotid kink, carotid coil, carotid tortuosity
Abstract
This case report details the management of a patient with a symptomatic right common carotid artery kinking, an uncommon condition and the first one to be managed at the authors’ institution. We discuss the clinical significance and management of dolichoarteriopathies. The patient was managed successfully via open surgery.
Author Biographies
L Mtimba, Walter Sisulu University
Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Health Science, Walter Sisulu University and Life St Mary’s Private Hospital, South Africa
VC Ntola, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Department of General Surgery, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal and Life Entabeni Private Hospital, South Africa
E Ninise, Walter Sisulu University
Department of Anaesthesia, Faculty of Health Science, Walter Sisulu University and Life St Mary’s Private Hospital, South Africa
