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Kline LA, Kothandaraman V, Knio ZO, Zuo Z. Effect of regional versus general anesthesia on thirty-day outcomes following carotid endarterectomy: a cohort study. Int J Surg 2023; 109:1291-1298. [PMID: 37057905 PMCID: PMC10389611 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND The effect of regional versus general anesthesia on carotid endarterectomy outcomes is debated. This study assesses the effect of anesthetic technique on major morbidity and mortality and additional secondary endpoints following carotid endarterectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a retrospective propensity-matched-cohort analysis investigating elective carotid endarterectomy patients in the 2015-2019 American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program ( n =37 204). The primary endpoint was 30-day mortality and major morbidity, defined as stroke, myocardial infarction, or death. Secondary endpoints included minor morbidity, bleeding events, healthcare resource utilization, and length of hospital stay. Univariate, multivariable, and survival analyses were applied. RESULTS The 1 : 1 propensity-matched-cohort included 8304 patients (4152 in each group). Regional anesthesia was associated with similar incidences of major morbidity and mortality [odds ratio (OR), 0.81 (95% CI, 0.61-1.09); P = 0.162] and unplanned resource utilization [OR, 0.93 (95% CI, 0.78-1.11); P = 0.443], but lower incidences of minor morbidity [OR, 0.60 (95% CI, 0.44-0.81); P < 0.001] and bleeding events [OR, 0.49 (95% CI, 0.30-0.78); P = 0.002], and a shorter length of hospital stay [1.4 vs. 1.6 days; mean difference, -0.16 days (95% CI, -0.25 to -0.07); P < 0.001]. On multivariable analysis, regional anesthesia remained independently predictive of minor morbidity [adjusted odds ratio (AOR), 0.58 (95% CI, 0.42-0.79); P = 0.001] and bleeding events [AOR, 0.49 (95% CI, 0.30-0.77); P = 0.003]. Significance was maintained on survival analysis for these two endpoints. A mortality benefit was observed on univariate [OR, 0.50 (95% CI, 0.25-1.00); P = 0.045], multivariable [AOR, 0.49 (95% CI, 0.24-0.96); P = 0.043], and survival analysis ( P = 0.045). CONCLUSIONS Carotid endarterectomy patients receiving regional anesthesia experience favorable outcomes compared to propensity-matched general anesthesia controls.
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- Leigh A. Kline
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia Health
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia Health
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia Health
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Tomas VG, Hollis N, Ouanes JPP. Regional Anesthesia for Vascular Surgery and Pain Management. Anesthesiol Clin 2022; 40:751-773. [PMID: 36328627 DOI: 10.1016/j.anclin.2022.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Patients undergoing vascular surgery tend to have significant systemic comorbidities. Vascular surgery itself is also associated with greater cardiac morbidity and overall mortality than other types of noncardiac surgery. Regional anesthesia is amenable as the primary anesthetic technique for vascular surgery or as an adjunct to general anesthesia. When used as the primary anesthetic, regional anesthesia techniques avoid complications associated with general anesthesia in this challenging patient population. In this article, the authors describe regional anesthetic techniques for carotid endarterectomy, arteriovenous fistula creation, lower extremity bypass surgery, and amputation.
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- Vicente Garcia Tomas
- Department of Anesthesiology, Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, 251 E. Huron St F5-704, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, West Virginia University, 1 Medical Center Drive PO Box 8255, Morgantown, WV 26508, USA
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- Cornell Medicine, Hospital for Special Surgery, Florida, 300 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, USA
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Bozzani A, Arici V, Ticozzelli G, Pregnolato S, Boschini S, Fellegara R, Carando S, Ragni F, Sterpetti AV. Intraoperative Cerebral Monitoring During Carotid Surgery: A Narrative Review. Ann Vasc Surg 2021; 78:36-44. [PMID: 34537350 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.06.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intra-operative neurological monitoring (IONM) during carotid endarterectomy (CEA) aims to reduce neurological morbidity of surgery. OBJECTIVE This narrative review analyses the role and results of different methods of IONM. METHODS review articles on PUBMED and Cochrane Library, by searching key words related to IONM and CEA, from 2000 up to date. RESULTS regional anesthesia in some centers represents the "gold standard". The most often used alternative techniques are: stump pressure, electroencephalogram, somatosensory evoked potentials, transcranical doppler ultrasound, near infrared spectroscopy and routine shunting. Every technique shows limitations. Regional anesthesia can make difficult prompt intubation when needed. Stump pressure shows a wide operative range. Electroencephalogram is unable to detect ischemia in sub-cortical regions of the brain. Somatosensory evoked potentials certainly demonstrate the presence of cerebral ischemia, but are no more specific or sensitive than the electroencephalogram. Transcranical doppler monitoring is undoubtedly operator-dependent and suffers from the limitations that the probe has to be placed relatively near to the surgical site and may impede the operator, especially if it needs constant adjustments; moreover, an acoustic window may not be found in 10% -20% of the subjects. Near infrared spectroscopy appears to have a high negative predictive value for cerebral ischemia, but has a poor positive predictive value and low specificity, because predominantly estimates venous oxygenation as this makes up about 80% of cerebral blood volume. The data on the use of Routine Shunting (RS) from RCTs are limited. CONCLUSIONS currently, with no clear consensus on monitoring technique, choice should be guided by local expertise and complication rates. With reflection, best practice may dictate that a standard technique is selected as suggested above and this remains the default position for individual practice. Nevertheless, current techniques for monitoring cerebral perfusion during CEA are associated with false negative and false positive resulting in inappropriate shunt insertion.
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- Antonio Bozzani
- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy.
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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Marsman M, Wetterslev J, Keus F, van Aalst D, van Rooij F, Heyligers J, Moll F, Jahrome A, Vriens P, Koning G. Plexus anesthesia versus general anesthesia for carotid endarterectomy: A systematic review with meta-analyses. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2021; 65:102327. [PMID: 33996058 PMCID: PMC8094902 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Revised: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Traditional carotid endarterectomy is considered to be the standard technique for prevention of a new stroke in patients with a symptomatic carotid stenosis. Use of plexus anesthesia or general anesthesia in traditional carotid endarterectomy is, to date, not unequivocally proven to be superior to one other. A systematic review was needed for evaluation of benefits and harms to determine which technique, plexus anesthesia or general anesthesia is more effective for traditional carotid endarterectomy in patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis. METHODS The review was conducted according to our protocol following the recommendations of Cochrane and reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Searches were updated on the October 1, 2020. We did not find any randomized clinical trial comparing plexus anesthesia and general anesthesia in carotid endarterectomy with patch angioplasty matching our protocol criteria in patients with a symptomatic and significant (≥50%) carotid stenosis. CONCLUSIONS Based on the current, high risk of bias evidence, we concluded there is a need for new randomized clinical trials with overall low risk of bias comparing plexus anesthesia with general anesthesia in carotid endarterectomy with patch closure of the arterial wall in patients with a symptomatic and significant (≥50%) stenosis of the internal carotid artery.Protocol unique identification number (UIN): CRD42019139913, (https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=139913).
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- M.S. Marsman
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, the Netherlands
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- Copenhagen Trial Unit, Center for Clinical Intervention Research, Rigshospitalet Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Critical Care, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital, Tilburg, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital, Tilburg, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, ZGT, Hospital Group Twente, Almelo/Hengelo, the Netherlands
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Local or general anesthesia for carotid endarterectomy: Which anesthesia technique should be preferred? JOURNAL OF SURGERY AND MEDICINE 2020. [DOI: 10.28982/josam.703357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Marsman M, Wetterslev J, Keus F, van Aalst D, van Rooij F, Heyligers J, Moll F, Jahrome A, Vriens P, Koning G. Plexus anesthesia versus general anesthesia in patients for carotid endarterectomy with patch angioplasty: Protocol for a systematic review with meta-analyses and Trial Sequential Analysis of randomized clinical trials. Int J Surg Protoc 2020; 19:1-7. [PMID: 32025593 PMCID: PMC6997585 DOI: 10.1016/j.isjp.2019.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2019] [Revised: 12/21/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Traditional carotid endarterectomy is considered to be the standard technique for prevention of a new stroke in patients with a symptomatic carotid stenosis. Use of plexus anesthesia or general anesthesia in traditional carotid endarterectomy is, to date, not unequivocally proven to be superior to one other. A systematic review is needed for evaluation of benefits and harms to determine which technique, plexus anesthesia or general anesthesia is more effective for traditional carotid endarterectomy in patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis. METHODS AND OUTCOMES The review will be conducted according to this protocol following the recommendations of the 'Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews' and reported according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Randomized Clinical Trials comparing plexus anesthesia versus general anesthesia in traditional carotid endarterectomy will be included. Primary outcomes will be postoperative death and/ or stroke (<30 days) and serious adverse events. Secondary outcomes will be non-serious adverse events.We will primarily base our conclusions on meta-analyses of trials with overall low risk of bias. We will use Trial Sequential Analysis to assist the evaluation of imprecision in Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation. However, if pooled point-estimates of all trials are similar to pooled point-estimates of trials with overall low risk of bias and there is lack of a statistical significant interaction between estimates from trials with overall high risk of bias and trials with overall low risk of bias we will consider the Trial Sequential Analysis adjusted confidence interval precision of the estimate achieved in all trials as the result of our meta-analyses. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The proposed systematic review will collect and analyze secondary data from already performed studies therefore ethical approval is not required. The results of the systematic review will be disseminated by publication in a peer-review journal and submitted for presentation at relevant conferences.
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- M.S. Marsman
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, the Netherlands
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- Copenhagen Trial Unit, Center for Clinical Intervention Research, Rigshospitalet Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Critical Care, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital, Tilburg, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital, Tilburg, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Ikazia Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Harky A, Chan JSK, Kot TKM, Sanli D, Rahimli R, Belamaric Z, Ng M, Kwan IYY, Bithas C, Makar R, Chandrasekar R, Dimitri S. General Anesthesia Versus Local Anesthesia in Carotid Endarterectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2019; 34:219-234. [PMID: 31072705 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.03.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2018] [Revised: 03/13/2019] [Accepted: 03/14/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The choice of anesthetic technique in carotid endarterectomy (CEA) has been controversial. This study compared the outcomes of general anesthesia (GA) and local anesthesia (LA) in CEA. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies. SETTING Hospitals. PARTICIPANTS Adult patients undergoing CEA with either LA or GA. INTERVENTIONS The effects of GA and LA on CEA outcomes were compared. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS PubMed, OVID, Scopus, and Embase were searched to June 2018. Thirty-one studies with 152,376 patients were analyzed. A random effect model was used, and heterogeneity was assessed with the I2 and chi-square tests. LA was associated with shorter surgical time (weighted mean difference -9.15 min [-15.55 to -2.75]; p = 0.005) and less stroke (odds ratio [OR] 0.76 [0.62-0.92]; p = 0.006), cardiac complications (OR 0.59 [0.47-0.73]; p < 0.00001), and in-hospital mortality (OR 0.72 [0.59-0.90]; p = 0.003). Transient neurologic deficit rates were similar (OR 0.69 [0.46-1.04]; p = 0.07). Heterogeneity was significant for surgical time (I2 = 0.99, chi-square = 1,336.04; p < 0.00001), transient neurologic deficit (I2 = 0.41, chi-square = 28.81; p = 0.04), and cardiac complications (I2 = 0.42, chi-square = 43.32; p = 0.01) but not for stroke (I2 = 0.22, chi-square = 30.72; p = 0.16) and mortality (I2 = 0.00, chi-square = 21.69; p = 0.65). Randomized controlled trial subgroup analysis was performed, and all the aforementioned variables were not significantly different or heterogenous. CONCLUSION The results from this study showed no inferiority of using LA to GA in patients undergoing CEA. Future investigations should be reported more systematically, preferably with randomization or propensity-matched analysis, and thus registries will facilitate investigation of this subject. Anesthetic choice in CEA should be individualized and encouraged where applicable.
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- Amer Harky
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Countess of Chester, Chester, United Kingdom.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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- Faculty of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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- Faculty of Medicine, Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Department of Perioperative Medicine, Barts Heart Centre, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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- Faculty of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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- School of Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Countess of Chester, Chester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Countess of Chester, Chester, United Kingdom
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Combined Carotid Endarterectomy and Retrograde Stenting of the Supra-Aortic Trunk: Does Cervical Block Offer Advantages? Ann Vasc Surg 2016; 34:193-9. [PMID: 27177708 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2015.11.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2015] [Revised: 11/27/2015] [Accepted: 11/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Atherosclerosis of the carotid artery is a major source of stroke. In some cases, atherosclerosis occurs at several positions within the carotid artery. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in combination with retrograde balloon angioplasty and stenting of a brachiocephalic or common carotid artery stenosis has been described as efficacious and safe procedure to prevent stroke in these cases. The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of anesthetic techniques on hemodynamic factors, operation time, duration of clamping, and postoperative pain. METHODS A retrospective analysis of patients undergoing CEA in combination with retrograde stenting under either general anesthesia (GA) or cervical block (CB) was carried out. Preoperative risk factors were analyzed as well as operating and cross-clamping time, hemodynamic factors, perioperative complications, postoperative pain, application of pain killers, and duration of intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital stay. RESULTS Operating (GA: 193 ± 91 min vs. CB: 125 ± 52 min, P = 0.029) and cross-clamping time (GA: 34 ± 12 min vs. CB: 26 ± 9 min, P < 0.001) were shorter under CB. Patients under CB were hemodynamically more stable and required less norepinephrine (GA: 1.1 ± 0.6 mg vs. CB: 0.1 ± 0.1 mg, P < 0.001) and crystalloids (GA: 2,813 ± 1,173 mL vs. CB: 1,088 ± 472 mL, P < 0.001). Postoperative pain levels (GA: numeric rating scale 4.3/10 vs. 2.0/10; P = 0.004) and requirement of pain killers were also lower within the CB group. CONCLUSIONS Synchronous CEA and retrograde balloon angioplasty and stenting of a brachiocephalic or common carotid artery stenosis under CB is associated with reduction of operating and cross-clamping time, improved hemodynamical stability, lower postoperative pain, shorter ICU and hospital stay, and it offers the advantage of a continuous neurological monitoring.
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Leblanc I, Chterev V, Rekik M, Boura B, Costanzo A, Bourel P, Combes M, Philip I. Safety and efficiency of ultrasound-guided intermediate cervical plexus block for carotid surgery. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2016; 35:109-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2015.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2015] [Revised: 07/15/2015] [Accepted: 08/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Hye RJ, Voeks JH, Malas MB, Tom M, Longson S, Blackshear JL, Brott TG. Anesthetic type and risk of myocardial infarction after carotid endarterectomy in the Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy versus Stenting Trial (CREST). J Vasc Surg 2016; 64:3-8.e1. [PMID: 26994949 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2016.01.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2015] [Accepted: 01/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is usually performed under general anesthesia (GA), although some advocate regional anesthesia (RA) to reduce hemodynamic instability and allow neurologic monitoring and selective shunting. RA does not reduce risk of periprocedural stroke or death, although some series show a reduction in myocardial infarction (MI). We investigated the association of anesthesia type and periprocedural MI among patients receiving GA or RA for CEA and patients undergoing carotid artery stenting (CAS) in the Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy versus Stenting Trial (CREST). METHODS Between 2000 and 2008, 1151 patients underwent CEA (anesthetic type available for 1149 patients), and 1123 patients underwent CAS ≤30 days of randomization in CREST. CEA patients were categorized by anesthetic type (GA vs RA). CREST defined protocol MI as chest pain or electrocardiogram change plus biomarker evidence of MI, and total MI was defined as protocol MI plus biomarker-positive (+)-only MI. The incidence of protocol MI and total MI in patients undergoing CEA under GA and RA were compared with those undergoing CAS. Other study end points were similarly compared. Differences in baseline characteristics and periprocedural events were evaluated among the three groups. Logistic regression, adjusting for age and symptomatic status, was used to assess group differences. RESULTS The three groups had similar demographic risk factors, except for prevalence of symptomatic carotid stenosis, which was lowest in the CEA-RA group (P = .03). Of the 111 patients in the CEA-RA group, no protocol MIs occurred and only two biomarker+-only MIs, for an overall incidence of 1.8%, similar to the 1.7% overall incidence in patients undergoing CAS. In contrast, the combined incidence of protocol and biomarker+-only MIs in the 1038 patients in the CEA-GA group was significantly higher at 3.4% (P = .04), twice the risk of protocol MI and biomarker+-only MI compared with those undergoing CAS (odds ratio [OR], 2.01; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.14-3.54). Direct comparison of the MI incidence between CEA-RA and CEA-GA showed no statistical difference. Patients undergoing CEA-GA had lower odds of a periprocedural stroke (OR, 0.48; 95% CI, 0.28-0.79) and stroke or death (OR, 0.46; 95% CI, 0.27-0.76) compared with those undergoing CAS but were not significantly different from those undergoing CEA-RA. CONCLUSIONS Patients in CREST undergoing CEA-RA had a similar risk of periprocedural MI as those undergoing CAS, whereas the risk for CEA-GA was twice that compared with patients undergoing CAS. Nevertheless, because periprocedural MI is one of the few variables favoring CAS over CEA and has been associated with decreased long-term survival, RA should be seriously considered for patients undergoing CEA.
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- Robert J Hye
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, Calif
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md
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- Department of Surgery, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers/The State University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, Calif
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- Department of Surgery, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers/The State University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ; Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla.
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Patients presenting for vascular surgery present a challenge to anesthesiologists because of their severe systemic comorbidities. Regional anesthesia has been used as a primary anesthetic technique for many vascular procedures to avoid the cardiovascular and pulmonary perturbations associated with general anesthesia. In this article the use of regional anesthesia for carotid endarterectomy, open and endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, infrainguinal arterial bypass, lower extremity amputation, and arteriovenous fistula formation is described. A focus is placed on reviewing the literature comparing anesthetic techniques, with brief descriptions of the techniques themselves.
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- James Flaherty
- Stanford Hospital and Clinics, 300 Pasteur Drive, Room H3580, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
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- Stanford Hospital and Clinics, 300 Pasteur Drive, Room H3580, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Stanford Hospital and Clinics, 300 Pasteur Drive, Room H3580, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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Kfoury E, Dort J, Trickey A, Crosby M, Donovan J, Hashemi H, Mukherjee D. Carotid endarterectomy under local and/or regional anesthesia has less risk of myocardial infarction compared to general anesthesia: An analysis of national surgical quality improvement program database. Vascular 2014; 23:113-9. [DOI: 10.1177/1708538114537489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Multiple studies have evaluated the effect of anesthesia type on carotid endarterectomy with inconsistent results. Our study compared 30-day postoperative myocardial infarction, stroke, and mortality between carotid endarterectomy under local or regional anesthesia and carotid endarterectomy under general anesthesia utilizing National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database. All patients listed in National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database that underwent carotid endarterectomy under general anesthesia and local or regional anesthesia from 2005 to 2011 were included with the exception of patients undergoing simultaneous carotid endarterectomy and coronary artery bypass grafting. The data revealed substantial differences between the two groups compared, and these were adjusted using multiple logistic regression. Postoperative myocardial infarction, stroke, and death at 30 days were compared between the two groups. A total of 42,265 carotid endarterectomy cases were included. A total of 37,502 (88.7%) were performed under general anesthesia and 4763 (11.3%) under local or regional anesthesia. Carotid endarterectomy under local or regional anesthesia had a significantly decreased risk of 30-day postoperative myocardial infarction when compared to carotid endarterectomy under general anesthesia (0.4% vs 0.86%, p = 0.012). No statistically significant differences were found in postoperative stroke or mortality. Carotid endarterectomy under local or regional anesthesia carries a decreased risk of postoperative myocardial infarction when compared to carotid endarterectomy under general anesthesia. Therefore, patients at risk of postoperative myocardial infarction undergoing carotid endarterectomy, consideration of local or regional anesthesia may reduce that risk.
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Regional versus general anesthesia for carotid endarterectomy: The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program perspective. Surgery 2012; 152:309-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2012.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2012] [Accepted: 05/10/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Leichtle SW, Mouawad NJ, Welch K, Lampman R, Whitehouse WM, Heidenreich M. Outcomes of carotid endarterectomy under general and regional anesthesia from the American College of Surgeons' National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. J Vasc Surg 2012; 56:81-8.e3. [PMID: 22480761 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2011] [Revised: 01/03/2012] [Accepted: 01/04/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Despite multiple studies over more than 3 decades, there still is no consensus about the influence of anesthesia type on postoperative outcomes following carotid endarterectomy (CEA). The objective of this study was to investigate whether anesthesia type, either general anesthesia (GA) or regional anesthesia (RA), independently contributes to the risk of postoperative cardiovascular complications or death using the American College of Surgeons' National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) database. METHODS Retrospective analysis of elective cases of CEA from 2005 through 2009 was performed. A propensity score model using 45 covariates, including demographic factors, comorbidities, stroke history, measures of general health, and laboratory values, was used to adjust for bias and to determine the independent influence of anesthesia type on postoperative stroke, myocardial infarction (MI), and death. RESULTS Of 26,070 cases listed in the ACS NSQIP database, GA and RA were used in 22,054 (84.6%) and 4016 (15.4%) cases, respectively. Postoperative stroke, MI, and death occurred in 360 (1.63%), 133 (0.6%), and 154 (0.70%) patients of the GA group, respectively, and in 58 (1.44%), 11 (0.27%), and 27 (0.67%) patients of the RA group, respectively. Stratification by propensity score quintile and adjustment for covariates demonstrated GA to be a significant risk factor for postoperative MI with an adjusted odds ratio (OR) and confidence interval (CI) of 2.18 (95% CI, 1.17-4.04), P = .01 in the entire study population. The OR for MI was 5.41 (95% CI, 1.32-22.16; P = .019) in the subgroup of patients with preoperative neurologic symptoms, and 1.44 (95% CI, 0.71-2.90; P = .31) in the subgroup of patients without preoperative neurologic symptoms. CONCLUSIONS This analysis of a large, prospectively collected and validated multicenter database indicates that GA for CEA is an independent risk factor for postoperative MI, particularly in patients with preoperative neurologic symptoms.
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- Stefan W Leichtle
- Department of Surgery, Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48106, USA.
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Paraskevas KI, Mikhailidis DP, Oikonomou K, Verhoeven EL. Local Versus General Anesthesia for Carotid Endarterectomy. Angiology 2011; 63:405-8. [DOI: 10.1177/0003319711430828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Like the earlier multicenter General Anesthesia (GA) versus Local Anaesthesia (LA) for carotid surgery (GALA) trial, a recent independent study showed no difference in transient ischemic attack, stroke, myocardial infarction, and death rates between carotid endarterectomy (CEA) performed under LA compared with GA. Besides these outcomes, however, several additional issues may be of interest when comparing the 2 modalities. Examples include the occurrence of post-CEA patient delirium, cognitive dysfunction, and health-related quality of life, as well as the cost-effectiveness, length of hospitalization, and resource utilization. This commentary discusses and compares these outcomes of CEA performed under LA versus GA.
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- Kosmas I. Paraskevas
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Klinikum Nürnberg Süd, Nürnberg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry (Vascular Disease Prevention Clinic), Royal Free Hospital Campus, University College London (UCL), University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Klinikum Nürnberg Süd, Nürnberg, Germany
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Klinikum Nürnberg Süd, Nürnberg, Germany
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Ferrero E, Ferri M, Viazzo A, Ferrero M, Gaggiano A, Berardi G, Pecchio A, Piazza S, Cumbo P, Nessi F. Carotid Endarterectomy: Comparison Between General and Local Anesthesia. Revision of Our Experience With 428 Consecutive Cases. Ann Vasc Surg 2010; 24:1034-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2010.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2009] [Revised: 04/20/2010] [Accepted: 04/26/2010] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Greater Occipital Nerve Block for Surgical Resection of Major Infiltrating Lesions of the Posterior Scalp. Plast Reconstr Surg 2010; 125:52e-53e. [DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e3181c72457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Impact of General Versus Local Anesthesia on Early Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction Following Carotid Endarterectomy: GALA Study Subgroup Analysis. World J Surg 2009; 33:1526-32. [DOI: 10.1007/s00268-009-0047-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Portinos A, Kefaloyannis E, Philippakis G, Dountsis A, Zisis C, Bellenis I. Simultaneous bilateral carotid endarterectomy under local anesthesia. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2008; 16:327-8. [PMID: 18670030 DOI: 10.1177/021849230801600416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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A 75-year-old man with bilateral carotid stenosis and severe coronary artery disease underwent successful simultaneous bilateral carotid endarterectomy under local anesthesia. A few days later, coronary artery bypass grafting was performed with no complications.
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- Athanassios Portinos
- Department of Thoracic & Vascular Surgery, Evagelismos General Hospital, Athens, Greece.
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Lutz HJ, Michael R, Gahl B, Savolainen H. Local versus General Anaesthesia for Carotid Endarterectomy – Improving the Gold Standard ? Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2008; 36:145-149. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2008.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2008] [Accepted: 03/15/2008] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Aleksic M, Heckenkamp J, Gawenda M, Reichert V, Brunkwall J. Evaluation of Changes of Systemic Blood Pressure and Shunt Incidence in CEA. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2007; 34:540-5. [PMID: 17618134 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2007.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2007] [Accepted: 05/27/2007] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Induced hypertension is widely recommended as a protective measure in carotid endarterectomy (CEA) to prevent shunt insertion. In this study changes of systemic blood pressure were evaluated in relation to the shunt rate when CEA was performed under local anaesthesia. MATERIALS AND METHODS In 930 CEAs performed for a high-grade (>70%) ICA stenosis under local anaesthesia the mean systemic blood pressure was measured preoperatively (RR1) and directly before carotid cross-clamping (RR2). A ratio was calculated from these values (RRR=RR2/RR1). A shunt was only inserted for clinical signs of cerebral ischemia. If that became necessary later after cross-clamping had been tolerated primarily, the blood pressure during this period was also recorded (RR3). Also the presence of a contralateral ICA occlusion and baseline blood pressure levels were considered as factors with potential impact on shunt necessity. RESULTS Among the 638 male (69%) and 292 female (31%) patients with a median age of 70 years (ranging from 52 to 91 years) 82 (9%) had a contralateral ICA occlusion. A shunt was used in 177 operations (19%) and significantly more frequent in patients with a contralateral ICA occlusion (39/82=48% vs. 138/848=16%, p<0,001). RRR was significantly reduced in patients who needed a shunt (0.95 (0.41-1.53) vs. 1.0 (0.54-1.9), p=0.002) which was only true for patients with a patent contralateral ICA. The shunt rate did not differ when contrasting RRR thresholds (<0.7 vs. >1.3) or preoperative blood pressure levels (<100 mmHg vs. >120 mmHg) were compared. RRR did not differ between directly or delayed shunted patients. RR3 did not differ significantly from RR2. A regression analysis identified the presence of a contralateral ICA occlusion as the only independent parameter influencing shunt insertion. CONCLUSIONS Changes in systemic blood pressure during CEA under local anaesthesia seem to influence shunting rather marginally. The value of induced hypertension to prevent cerebral ischemia should be newly discussed.
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- M Aleksic
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Visceral- and Vascular Surgery, University Clinic of Cologne, Germany
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McCue JD, Black SM, Santilli SM, Joyce LD, John R. Carotid endarterectomy prior to ventricular assist device placement. Ann Vasc Surg 2007; 21:813-5. [PMID: 17703917 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2007.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2006] [Revised: 05/04/2007] [Accepted: 06/28/2007] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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While there has been considerable debate regarding the timing of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) with respect to coronary artery bypass grafting, the ventricular assist device (VAD) patient population presents possible new concerns, given the implications of stroke while on mechanical support as a bridge to transplant. We present the first report in the literature of CEA in a patient with severe carotid disease prior to elective VAD placement.
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- Jonathan D McCue
- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
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Messner M, Albrecht S, Lang W, Sittl R, Dinkel M. The Superficial Cervical Plexus Block for Postoperative Pain Therapy in Carotid Artery Surgery. A Prospective Randomised Controlled Trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2007; 33:50-4. [PMID: 16962799 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2006.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2006] [Accepted: 06/13/2006] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Rapid and reliable neurological evaluation soon after carotid artery surgery is feasible with modern methods of general anesthesia, but postoperative pain therapy remains a challenge. Use of opioids can mask neurological deficits. We investigated whether superficial cervical plexus block reduced postoperative opioid consumption after carotid endarterectomy. DESIGN Prospective, randomised, double-blinded, placebo controlled trial. METHODS 46 patients undergoing unilateral carotid endarterectomy under general anesthesia were randomized to either superficial cervical block with ropivacaine (n=23) or placebo (n=23). A patient controlled analgesia device (PCA) delivering morphine was provided for all patients. Subjective pain levels (visual analog scale, VAS) were recorded. The primary outcome was total morphine consumption on discharge from the recovery room. Secondary outcomes included arterial pCO2 (as an indicator of central nervous effects of morphine) and patient satisfaction. RESULTS No adverse effects of the superficial cervical plexus block were reported. Four patients in the placebo group were excluded because of other drug use post-operatively. Per protocol analysis compared 23 patients in ropivacaine group and 19 patients in the placebo group. The ropivacaine group had a significant reduction in morphine consumption (3.8+/-2.0 versus 12.9+/-4.0, p<0.001), lower maximal pain scores (2.6+/-2.0 versus 5.8+/-1.6, p<0.001), and paCO2 levels (39.0+/-2.6 versus 41.9+/-3.4, p=0.008) at discharge from the recovery room. Patient satisfaction (1=very good to 6=insufficient) was substantially higher in the ropivacaine group (1.7+/-0.7 versus 3.1+/-1.2, p<00.01). CONCLUSION The significant and clinically relevant lower morphine consumption and pain score, as well as the substantially higher patient satisfaction demonstrate that superficial cervical plexus block provides effective pain relief for patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy.
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- M Messner
- Department of Anesthesiology, Friedrich-Alexander Universität, Erlangen, Germany.
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Guay J. Regional or general anesthesia for carotid endarterectomy? Evidence from published prospective and retrospective studies. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2006; 21:127-32. [PMID: 17289496 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2006.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2006] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to compare outcomes of patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy under regional or general anesthesia for any new neurologic impairment, stroke, stroke and/or death, death, and myocardial infarction. DESIGN Meta-analysis. SETTING A search of the National Library of Medicine of the United States PUBMED from 1966 up to June 11, 2005, with the following key words: "carotid surgery or endarterectomy and regional anesthesia." MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Forty-eight studies (14 prospective and 34 retrospective) were analyzed. The optimal information size was achieved only when all studies were analyzed together (prospective and retrospective). Regional anesthesia reduced the rate of any new neurologic impairment (odds ratio = 0.60; 95% confidence interval, 0.48-0.75; p < 0.00001), stroke (0.54 [0.43-0.68], p < 0.00001), stroke and/or death (0.62 [0.49-0.78], p < 0.0001), death (0.65 [0.48-0.87], p = 0.004), and myocardial infarction (0.50 [0.36-0.70], p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION The number of patients included in randomized controlled trials or even in prospective studies is too low to allow any conclusions on the differences in outcome between the 2 anesthetic techniques. Better outcomes are suggested when results from retrospective studies are added.
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- Joanne Guay
- Department of Anesthesia, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Narins CR, Illig KA. Patient selection for carotid stenting versus endarterectomy: A systematic review. J Vasc Surg 2006; 44:661-72. [PMID: 16950453 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2006.05.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2006] [Accepted: 05/20/2006] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Carotid artery stenting has emerged as an alternative to carotid endarterectomy for the treatment of severe extracranial carotid stenosis in patients with anatomic or clinical factors that increase their risk of complications with surgery, yet there remains a substantial amount of variability and uncertainty in clinical practice in the referral of patients for stenting vs endarterectomy. By undertaking a thorough review of the literature, we sought to better define which subsets of patients with "high-risk" features would be likely to preferentially benefit from carotid stenting or carotid endarterectomy. Although only a single randomized trial comparing the outcomes of carotid stenting with distal protection and endarterectomy has been completed, a wealth of observational data was reviewed. Relative to endarterectomy, the results of carotid stenting seem favorable in the setting of several anatomic conditions that render surgery technically difficult, such as restenosis after prior endarterectomy, prior radical neck surgery, and previous radiation therapy involving the neck. The results of stenting are also favorable among patients with severe concomitant cardiac disease. Carotid endarterectomy, alternatively, seems to represent the procedure of choice among patients 80 years of age or older in the absence of other high-risk features. Overall, existing data support the concept that carotid stenting and endarterectomy represent complementary rather than competing modes of therapy. Pending the availability of randomized trial data to help guide procedural selection, which is likely many years away, an objective understanding of existing data is valuable to help select the optimal mode of revascularization therapy for patients with severe carotid artery disease who are at heightened surgical risk.
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- Craig R Narins
- Division of Cardiology, University of Rochester Medical Center, NY 14642, USA.
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Mofidi R, Nimmo AF, Moores C, Murie JA, Chalmers RTA. Regional versus general anaesthesia for carotid endarterectomy: impact of change in practice. Surgeon 2006; 4:158-62. [PMID: 16764201 DOI: 10.1016/s1479-666x(06)80086-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Local anaesthesia (LA) for carotid endarterectomy (CEA) may offer advantages over general anaesthesia (GA). AIM Our aim was to compare outcome from CEA before and after changing our anaesthetic technique from GA to LA. METHODS Sequential patients who underwent CEA between January 1997 and December 2001 were identified from a prospectively collected database. GA was used during the first two years of this period and LA was used exclusively over the last three years. Differences in the incidence of intraoperative shunting, perioperative stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA), cranial nerve injury, neck haematoma, perioperative death and duration of hospital stay were assessed. RESULTS Three hundred and seventy one CEAs were carried out in 363 patients, 179 under GA and 192 under LA. Indications were TIAs (140), stroke with recovery (134), amaurosis fugax (85) and asymptomatic high-grade stenosis (12). Intraoperative shunting was used in 66 (37%) GA operations and 36 (18.8%) LA operations (p<0.01). There were nine strokes and four transient neurological events; 10 (5.5%) patients developed such problems with GA and three (1.6%) with LA (p<0.05). There were four deaths, three (1.7%) after GA and one (0.5%) after LA (p=NS). Duration of hospital stay was less in the LA group at a median (range) of three days (2-10) compared with 4.5 (3-14) days in the GA group (p<0.001). CONCLUSION Employing LA rather than GA for CEA has been associated with a reduction in intraoperative shunting and perioperative stroke, and the duration of hospital stay. LA appears to offer clinical and possible cost advantages over GA.
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- R Mofidi
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Scotland
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Madi-Jebara S, Yazigi A, Sleilaty G, Haddad F, Hayek G, Tabet G, Ashoush R, Asmar B, Rassi I, Jebara VA. Staged anesthesia for combined carotid and coronary artery revascularization: a different approach. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2006; 20:803-6. [PMID: 17138084 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2006.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2005] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Combined coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery and carotid endarterectomy (CEA) are performed in an attempt to reduce the risk of postoperative stroke after CABG surgery in patients with significant or symptomatic carotid artery stenosis. The choice between regional and general anesthesia for CEA is still under debate. Regional anesthesia offers an excellent monitoring technique of the neurologic status of the awake patient during carotid clamping. In an attempt to improve monitoring of the neurologic status and avoid the use of temporary shunting in patients undergoing the combined procedure, a different approach is described combining regional anesthesia for CEA followed immediately by general anesthesia for CABG surgery. DESIGN Prospective nonrandomized case series. SETTING University hospital. PARTICIPANTS Twenty patients scheduled for combined CEA and CABG surgery underwent a "staged" anesthetic approach from January to December 2004. INTERVENTIONS Pulmonary, femoral artery, and urinary catheters were inserted under local anesthesia. A deep cervical plexus block was then performed and supplemented by a superficial cervical plexus block. The patient was draped for standard combined CEA and CABG surgery. CEA was then performed using standard techniques. Without altering the surgical field, general anesthesia was given and endotracheal intubation performed following the successful CEA. Coronary revascularization was then completed. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS CEA and CABG surgery were completed successfully in all patients. There was no need for conversion from local to general anesthesia. Endotracheal intubation was easily performed in all patients. There was no hospital mortality in this series. No neurologic events were observed during the CEA. A reversible ischemic stroke, ipsilateral to the CEA, occurred postoperatively on awakening from CABG surgery in 1 patient. CONCLUSIONS This staged anesthetic approach for combined CABG and CEA surgery is an alternative in this complex subset of patients.
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- Samia Madi-Jebara
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Hotel Dieu de France Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
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Bush RL, Kougias P, Guerrero MA, Lubbe DF, Zhou W, Lumsden AB, Lin PH. A comparison of carotid artery stenting with neuroprotection versus carotid endarterectomy under local anesthesia. Am J Surg 2005; 190:696-700. [PMID: 16226942 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2005.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2005] [Revised: 07/16/2005] [Accepted: 07/16/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) reduce the risk of stroke in patients with high-grade carotid artery stenosis. Despite the known impact of type of anesthesia on outcome after CEA, none of the current studies comparing CEA with CAS addresses the effect of anesthetic choice on perioperative events. In this study, we compare our results of distally protected CAS versus CEA under local anesthesia. METHODS Clinical data of 345 patients who underwent 372 procedures for carotid artery occlusive disease over a 36-month were retrospectively collected for this analysis. Distal embolic protection was used in CAS procedures. All procedures, both CEA (n = 221, 59%) and CAS (N = 152, 41%), were performed under local anesthesia. The primary outcome measure was aggregate 30-day major ipsilateral stroke and/or death. Follow-up serial Duplex ultrasound examinations were performed. RESULTS Both patient cohorts were similar in terms of demographic and risk factors, with the exception of a higher incidence of coronary artery disease in the CAS group (59% versus 30%, P <.05). The 30-day stroke and death rates were 3.2% (CAS) and 3.7% (CEA) (P = not significant). Cranial nerve injury only occurred in the CEA patients (2.3%). Perioperative hemodynamic instability was more common among patients in the CAS group (11.9% versus 4.1%, P <.05). CONCLUSIONS Percutaneous carotid stenting with neuroprotection provides comparable clinical success to CEA performed under local anesthetic. Further studies are warranted to validate the long-term efficacy of CAS and to elucidate patient selection criteria for endovascular carotid revascularization.
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- Ruth L Bush
- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Houston VAMC (112), 2002 Holcomb Blvd, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 70030, USA.
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Erickson KM, Cole DJ. Review of developments in anesthesia for carotid endarterectomy. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2005; 18:466-70. [PMID: 16534277 DOI: 10.1097/01.aco.0000182563.17433.72] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Analysis of recent data indicates a clear benefit of carotid endarterectomy for symptomatic patients with high-grade carotid artery stenosis, and a marginal benefit for asymptomatic patients. Despite myriad challenges presented by patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy, excellent outcomes have been achieved and many centers have shown the technique to be safe as an outpatient procedure for specific populations. Greater attention to comorbidities and their management in the perioperative period is increasingly important as older and more complex patients present for invasive treatment of carotid disease. Scientific study aimed at defining which characteristics merit our attention will only lead to improved outcomes and greater understanding of carotid disease, endarterectomy and anesthesia. While controversial, the efficacy, safety, and durability of stenting and angioplasty have improved in recent years. Potential advantages of stenting and angioplasty of the carotid artery include avoiding cranial nerve damage, wound hematoma, and general anesthesia. Staying abreast of the science regarding such endovascular therapies will be increasingly important. RECENT FINDINGS The major areas of investigative interest include patient selection, anesthetic technique, and monitoring for carotid endarterectomy, and durability of stenting and angioplasty of the carotid artery. SUMMARY Patients with significant comorbidities may be managed safely by a variety of anesthetic techniques. Maintaining hemodynamic stability and monitoring cerebral oxygen delivery remain important goals of perioperative management. Recent data regarding the durability and safety of stenting and angioplasty of the carotid artery suggest that outcomes may approach those of carotid endarterectomy.
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- Kirstin M Erickson
- Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota 55901, USA.
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