Sequelae of carotid endarterectomy patch infection: An otolaryngologist perspective.
Bailey BalouchAakanksha GuptaBruce TjadenJoseph V LombardiJeffrey P CarpenterNadir AhmadYekaterina ShapiroPublished in: Head & neck (2024)
Infected carotid patch should be suspected in patients with a history of prior CEA, as many of the presenting complaints may resemble or mimic pathology managed by otolaryngology. The onset of symptoms can be perioperative or very delayed. A multidisciplinary approach with vascular surgery and infectious disease is required for appropriate management of these patients.
Keyphrases
- end stage renal disease
- infectious diseases
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- minimally invasive
- patients undergoing
- prognostic factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- cardiac surgery
- pulmonary embolism
- case report
- patient reported outcomes
- depressive symptoms
- quality improvement
- acute coronary syndrome
- acute kidney injury
- percutaneous coronary intervention