Symptomatic right carotid artery kink – a case report

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36303/SAJS.00170

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

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Published

2024-06-04

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Vol. 62 No. 2 (2024)

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Online Only

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