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Uhlig C, Vicent O, Spieth S, Ludwig S, Reeps C, Heller AR, Thea K, Spieth PM, Rössel T. Influence of Anatomic Conditions on Efficacy and Safety of Combined Intermediate Cervical Plexus Block and Perivascular Infiltration of Internal Carotid Artery in Carotid Endarterectomy: A Prospective Observational Trial. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2021; 47:2890-2902. [PMID: 34325958 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2021.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Ultrasound-guided intermediate cervical plexus blockade with perivascular infiltration of the carotid artery bifurcation perivacular block (PVB) is a reliable technique for regional anesthesia in carotid endarterectomy (CEA). We investigated the effect of the carotid bifurcation level (CBL) on PVB efficacy and safety in patients undergoing CEA. This prospective observational cohort study included 447 consecutive CEA patients who received PVB over a 6-y period. Vascular and neurologic puncture-related complications were recorded. The CBL was localized at the low level (C4 and C5 vertebra, low-level [LL] group) in 381 (85.2%) patients and at the high level (C2 and C3 vertebra, high-level [HL] group) in 66 (14.8%) patients. Local anesthetic supplementation by surgeons was necessary in 64 (14.3%) patients in the LL group and 38 (59.4%) patients in the HL group (p < 0.001) and was associated with a higher rate of central neurologic complications in the HL group (p = 0.031). Therefore, the efficacy of the PVB may be influenced by the CBL.
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- Christopher Uhlig
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany; Department of Cardiac Anesthesiology, Heart Center Dresden, University Hospital, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany; Department of Anesthesiology and Surgical Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany.
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Wang SK, Motaganahalli RL. Anesthetic considerations in transcarotid artery revascularization. Semin Vasc Surg 2020; 33:10-15. [PMID: 33218611 DOI: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2020.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Transcarotid artery revascularization is a relatively new technology made available to vascular interventionalists within the last several years for patients with carotid artery stenosis. However, the intraoperative techniques and perioperative management of these patients continues to evolve as more experience is gained. Herein, we consider some important principles of anesthesia for patients undergoing this procedure.
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- S Keisin Wang
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 1801 N. Senate Boulevard, MPC2-3500, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 1801 N. Senate Boulevard, MPC2-3500, Indianapolis, IN 46202.
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Regional anesthesia for vascular surgery: does the anesthetic choice influence outcome? Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2020; 32:690-696. [PMID: 31415047 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000000781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Outcomes following surgery are of major importance to clinicians, institutions and most importantly patients. This review examines whether regional anesthesia and analgesia influence outcome after vascular surgery. RECENT FINDINGS Large database analyses of contemporary practice suggest that utilizing regional anesthesia for both open and endovascular aortic aneurysm repair, lower limb revascularization and carotid endarterectomy reduces morbidity, length of stay and possibly even mortality. Results from such analyses are limited by an inherent risk of bias but are nevertheless important given the number of patients required in randomized trials to detect differences in rare outcomes. There is minimal evidence that regional anesthesia influences longer term outcomes except for arteriovenous fistula surgery where brachial plexus blocks appear to improve 3-month fistula patency. SUMMARY Patients undergoing vascular surgery often have multiple comorbidities and it is important to be able to outline both benefits and risks of regional anesthesia techniques. Regional anesthesia in vascular surgery allows avoidance of general anesthesia and does provide short-term benefits beyond superior analgesia. Evidence of long-term benefits is lacking in most procedures. Further work is required on newer patient centered outcomes.
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Kim JS, Ko JS, Bang S, Kim H, Lee SY. Cervical plexus block. Korean J Anesthesiol 2018; 71:274-288. [PMID: 29969890 PMCID: PMC6078883 DOI: 10.4097/kja.d.18.00143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2018] [Accepted: 06/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Cervical plexus blocks (CPBs) have been used in various head and neck surgeries to provide adequate anesthesia and/or analgesia; however, the block is performed in a narrow space in the region of the neck that contains many sensitive structures, multiple fascial layers, and complicated innervation. Since the intermediate CPB was introduced in addition to superficial and deep CPBs in 2004, there has been some confusion regarding the nomenclature and definition of CPBs, particularly the intermediate CPB. Additionally, as the role of ultrasound in the head and neck region has expanded, CPBs can be performed more safely and accurately under ultrasound guidance. In this review, the authors will describe the methods, including ultrasound-guided techniques, and clinical applications of conventional deep and superficial CPBs; in addition, the authors will discuss the controversial issues regarding intermediate CPBs, including nomenclature and associated potential adverse effects that may often be neglected, focusing on the anatomy of the cervical fascial layers and cervical plexus. Finally, the authors will attempt to refine the classification of CPB methods based on the target compartments, which can be easily identified under ultrasound guidance, with consideration of the effects of each method of CPB.
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- Jin-Soo Kim
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Ajou University College of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Depatment of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University College of Medicine,, Seoul, Korea
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- Depatment of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Presbyterian Medical Center, Jeonju, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Ajou University College of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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Do W, Cho AR, Kim EJ, Kim HJ, Kim E, Lee HJ. Ultrasound-guided superficial cervical plexus block under dexmedetomidine sedation versus general anesthesia for carotid endarterectomy: a retrospective pilot study. Yeungnam Univ J Med 2018; 35:45-53. [PMID: 31620570 PMCID: PMC6784676 DOI: 10.12701/yujm.2018.35.1.45] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2018] [Revised: 03/28/2018] [Accepted: 04/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) has been performed under regional and general anesthesia (GA). The general anesthesia versus local anesthesia for carotid surgery study compared the two techniques and concluded that there was no difference in perioperative outcomes. However, since this trial, new sedative agents have been introduced and devices that improve the delivery of regional anesthesia (RA) have been developed. The primary purpose of this pilot study was to compare intraoperative hemodynamic stability and postoperative outcomes between GA and ultrasound-guided superficial cervical plexus block (UGSCPB) under dexmedetomidine sedation for CEA. Methods Medical records from 43 adult patients who underwent CEA were retrospectively reviewed, including 16 in the GA group and 27 in the RA group. GA was induced with propofol and maintained with sevoflurane. The UGSCPB was performed with ropivacaine under dexmedetomidine sedation. We compared the intraoperative requirement for vasoactive drugs, postoperative complications, pain scores using the numerical rating scale, and the duration of hospital stay. Results There was no difference between groups in the use of intraoperative antihypertensive drugs. However, intraoperative inotropic and vasopressor agents were more frequently required in the GA group (p<0.0001). In the GA group, pain scores were significantly higher during the first 24 h after surgery (p<0.0001 between 0-6 h, p<0.004 between 6-12 h, and p<0.001 between 12-24 h). The duration of hospital stay was significantly more in the GA group (13.3±4.6 days in the GA group vs. 8.5±2.4 days in the RA group, p<0.001). Conclusion In this pilot study, intraoperative hemodynamic stability and postoperative outcomes were better in the RA compared to the GA group.
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- Wangseok Do
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University, School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University, School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University Dental Hospital, Dental Research Institute, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University, School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University, School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University, School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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Alilet A, Petit P, Devaux B, Joly C, Samain E, Pili-Floury S, Besch G. Ultrasound-guided intermediate cervical block versus superficial cervical block for carotid artery endarterectomy: The randomized-controlled CERVECHO trial. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2017; 36:91-95. [DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2016.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2015] [Revised: 03/04/2016] [Accepted: 03/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Beals T, Haines L. Ultrasound-guided superficial cervical plexus blockade for acute spasmodic torticollis in the ED. Am J Emerg Med 2016; 35:376.e1-376.e2. [PMID: 27613362 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2016.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2016] [Accepted: 08/03/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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- Tyler Beals
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 11219.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 11219.
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Shanthanna H, Mendis N, Goel A. Cervical epidural analgesia in current anaesthesia practice: systematic review of its clinical utility and rationale, and technical considerations. Br J Anaesth 2016; 116:192-207. [PMID: 26787789 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aev453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Cervical epidural analgesia (CEA) is an analgesic technique, potentially useful for surgeries involving the upper body. Despite the inherent technical risks and systemic changes, it has been used for various surgeries. There have been no previously published systematic reviews aimed at assessing its clinical utility. This systematic review was performed to explore the perioperative benefits of CEA. The review was also aimed at identifying the rationale of its use, reported surgical indications and the method of use. We performed a literature search involving PubMed and Embase databases, to identify studies using CEA for surgical indications. Out of 467 potentially relevant articles, 73 articles were selected. Two independent investigators extracted data involving 5 randomized controlled trials, 17 observational comparative trials, and 51 case reports (series). The outcomes studied in most comparative studies were on effects of local anaesthetics and other agents, systemic effects, and feasibility of CEA. In one randomized controlled study, CEA was observed to decrease the resting pain scores after pharyngo-laryngeal surgeries. In a retrospective study, CEA was shown to decrease the cancer recurrence after pharyngeal-hypopharyngeal surgeries. The limited evidence, small studies, and the chosen outcomes do not allow for any specific recommendations based on the relative benefit or harm of CEA. Considering the potential for significant harm, in the face of better alternatives, its use must have a strong rationale mostly supported by unique patient and surgical demands. Future studies must aim to assess analgesic comparator effectiveness for clinically relevant outcomes.
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- H Shanthanna
- Department of Anaesthesiology, St Joseph's Hospital, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Resident, Department of Anaesthesiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Resident, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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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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Kale S, Aggarwal S, Shastri V, Chintamani. Evaluation of the Analgesic Effect of Bilateral Superficial Cervical Plexus Block for Thyroid Surgery: A Comparison of Presurgical with Postsurgical Block. Indian J Surg 2016; 77:1196-200. [PMID: 27011535 DOI: 10.1007/s12262-015-1244-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2014] [Accepted: 02/02/2015] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Bilateral superficial cervical plexus block may help in reduction of postthyroidectomy pain. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of bilateral superficial cervical plexus block (BSCB) given either presurgically or postsurgically on analgesia in postthyroidectomy patients. Sixty adult euthyroid patients were randomly allocated to one of the three groups, to receive BSCB either presurgically (group A) or postsurgically (group B). Both of the above groups were compared with parenteral analgesics (group C). Thyroid surgery was performed according to a standardised procedure. Postoperative pain was assessed by visual analog scale (VAS), with 10 being the worst pain and 0 being no pain, when patient was fully awake and extubated (0) and after 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 18, 24, 36 and 48 h. VAS was assessed at four phases: at rest, neck movements, vocalisation and swallowing. Total use of intraoperative fentanyl was noted. The time for first rescue analgesic was also noted. There was no significant statistical difference amongst three groups as regards demographic data and duration of surgery. Patients given BSCBs (either presurgically or postsurgically) had significant lower VAS at all four phases of pain assessment as compared to group C. The time for first rescue analgesia was the earliest in group C. We concluded that BSCB whether given presurgically or postsurgically significantly reduce pain intensity and opioids requirement in postoperative period after thyroid surgery.
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- Suniti Kale
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, 110029 India
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, 110029 India
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, 110029 India
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, 110029 India
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Carotid Artery Stenosis: Anesthetic Considerations for Open and Endovascular Management. Int Anesthesiol Clin 2016; 54:33-51. [PMID: 26967801 DOI: 10.1097/aia.0000000000000094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Wang Q, Li Z, Xu S, Li Y, Zhang X, Liu Q, Xia Y, Papadimos TJ, Xu X. Feasibility of ultrasound-guided capsule-sheath space block combined with anterior cervical cutaneous nerves block for thyroidectomy: an observational pilot study. BMC Anesthesiol 2015; 15:4. [PMID: 25670918 PMCID: PMC4322798 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2253-15-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2014] [Accepted: 01/12/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background We evaluated the efficacy of a new anesthetic technique termed ultrasound-guided capsule-sheath space block (CSSB) combined with anterior cervical cutaneous nerve block (CCNB) for thyroidectomy. Methods The study included two parts: Part one was an imaging study to determine technique feasibility. The CSSB was performed on five healthy volunteers by introducing the needle 0.5 cm lateral to the probe under in-plane needle ultrasound guidance. After puncture of the false capsule and its subsequent contraction with the true capsule of thyroid, 10 mL of contrast medium was deposited slowly in the capsule-sheath space. The CCNB was performed bilaterally as follows: Under ultrasound guidance, a subcutaneous injection was made along the sternocleidomastoid using 10 mL of contrast medium which was followed by a girdle-shaped picchu raised from the cricoid cartilage to supraclavicular region. The spreading pattern of contrast medium was imaged using computed tomographic scanning. In part two (a clinical case series) the technique efficacy was evaluated. Seventy-eight patients undergoing thyroidectomy had ultrasound-guided CSSB and CCNB with local anesthetics. The sensory onset of CCNB, intraoperative hemodynamic parameters, and analgesic effect were assessed and complications were noted. Results The distribution of contrast medium was well defined. In part two the onset time of CCNB was 2.2 ± 0.7 min, and the hemodynamic parameters remained stable intraoperatively. The recall of visual analogue scale scores during surgery was 2 [1–4] for median (range). The patients’ and surgeons’ satisfaction scores were 2 [1–4] and 1 [1–3] for median (range). No serious complications occurred. Conclusions Combining ultrasound-guided CSSB and CCNB is a feasible, effective and safe technique for thyroidectomy. Trial registration Current Controlled Trials ChiCTR-ONC-12002025. Registered 19 March 2012.
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- Quanguang Wang
- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Yongjia People's Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ohio State University Medical Center, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ohio State University Medical Center, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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First reports on surgical treatment of cerebrovascular atherosclerosis date to the early 1950s. With advancements in surgical technique, carotid endarterectomy (CEA) has become the treatment of choice for patients with both symptomatic and asymptomatic severe carotid stenosis. Given the benefits that surgery offers beyond medical management, the number of CEA procedures continues to increase. The intraoperative management of patients undergoing CEA is challenging because of the combination of patient and surgical factors. This article explores and reviews the literature on anesthetic management and considerations of patients undergoing CEA.
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- Andrey Apinis
- Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 111 E 2 10th Street, Bronx, NY 10467, USA.
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- Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 111 E 2 10th Street, Bronx, NY 10467, USA
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- Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 111 E 2 10th Street, Bronx, NY 10467, USA
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Summary Regional anaesthesia is a popular choice for patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy (CEA). Neurological function is easily assessed during carotid cross-clamping; haemodynamic control is predictable; and hospital stay is consistently shorter compared with general anaesthesia (GA). Despite these purported benefits, mortality and stroke rates associated with CEA remain around 5% for both regional anaesthesia and GA. Regional anaesthetic techniques for CEA have improved with improved methods of location of peripheral nerves including nerve stimulators and ultrasound together with a modification in the classification of cervical plexus blocks. There have also been improvements in local anaesthetic, sedative, and arterial pressure-controlling drugs in patients undergoing CEA, together with advances in the management of patients who develop neurological deficit after carotid cross-clamping. In the UK, published national guidelines now require the time between the patient's presenting neurological event and definitive treatment to 1 week or less. This has implications for the ability of vascular centres to provide specialized vascular anaesthetists familiar with regional anaesthetic techniques for CEA. Providing effective regional anaesthesia for CEA is an important component in the armamentarium of techniques for the vascular anaesthetist in 2014.
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- M D Stoneham
- Nuffield Division of Anaesthetics, Level 2, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Headley Way, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK
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- Nuffield Division of Anaesthetics, Level 2, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Headley Way, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK
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- Nuffield Division of Anaesthetics, Level 2, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Headley Way, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK
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Cerebral monitors versus regional anesthesia to detect cerebral ischemia in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy: a meta-analysis. Can J Anaesth 2013; 60:266-79. [DOI: 10.1007/s12630-012-9876-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2012] [Accepted: 12/18/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Tawfic QA, Ismaili MA, Ahmed MA. Prevention of Intra-operative Cerebral Ischemia during Carotid Endarterectomy, Loco-regional versus General Anesthesia. Oman Med J 2012; 27:254-5. [PMID: 22811781 DOI: 10.5001/omj.2012.59] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2012] [Accepted: 03/03/2012] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Carotid endarterectomy (CEA), as a prophylactic operation is becoming more popular. It is performed in patients who are at risk of stroke from dislodged atheromatous plaque at the carotid bifurcation. The major concern during CEA is the detection of cerebral hypoperfusion or ischemia during carotid cross clamping. Some studies have shown that the introduction of loco-regional anesthesia has lowered the incidence of major complications compared with general anesthesia since ischemia detection is easier in conscious patient.
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- Qutaiba A Tawfic
- Address correspondence and reprints request to: Qutaiba A. Tawfic, Registrar, Department of Anesthesiology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Sultanate of Oman. E-mail:
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Yepes Temiño MJ, Lillo Cuevas M. [Anesthesia for carotid endarterectomy: a review]. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA Y REANIMACION 2011; 58:34-41. [PMID: 21348215 DOI: 10.1016/s0034-9356(11)70695-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Cardiovascular diseases are associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Carotid artery stenosis causes between 20% and 25% of ischemic strokes, especially when an embolism is the underlying cause. Carotid endarterectomy is the treatment of choice when stenosis exceeds 60%. It is important to have an understanding of how to manage perioperative factors that can decrease the risk of stroke, infarction, and death. In contrast to the findings of earlier meta-analyses, the recent GALA trial of general versus local anesthesia concluded that the rates of stroke, myocardial infarction, and mortality during or soon after surgery are similar for both types of anesthesia.
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- M J Yepes Temiño
- Departamento de Anestesiología y Reanimación de la Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona.
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Perioperative outcome of carotid endarterectomy with regional anesthesia: two decades of experience from the Caribbean. J Clin Anesth 2010; 22:169-73. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2009.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2008] [Revised: 04/28/2009] [Accepted: 05/19/2009] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Vetrugno L, Di Luca E, Drigo D, Fregonese V, Gonano N, Giordano F. Wake-up test decrease shunts insertion during carotid endarterectomy under general anesthesia. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2010; 44:174-8. [PMID: 20150229 DOI: 10.1177/1538574409359428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The use of locoregional anesthesia versus general anesthesia (GE) in carotid endarterectomy (CEA) has been a debatable issue in clinical studies for the past several years. In our study, GE with wake-up tests (WUTs) during carotid cross-clamping was used instead of stump pressure (SP) to directly assess the neurological status of the patient to determine whether shunting was needed. Our study assessed the percentage of patients under light sedation and mechanically ventilated needing shunting based on WUT compared to a systolic stump pressure (SPs) cutoff value of <or=40 mm Hg. DESIGN Retrospective, observational study. SETTING University hospital clinic. PARTICIPANTS Three hundred fifty-one patients (American Society of Anesthesiologists physical class II-III) with carotid artery stenosis scheduled for CEA under GE. INTERVENTIONS The WUT was used to assess the neurological status in patients undergoing CEA, which involved the gradual reduction of depth of anesthesia until the patient was capable of responding to a verbal stimulus and provide full collaboration while only receiving remifentanil. A positive WUT indicated that patient was not able to carry out the order. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Of 343 patients, 20 (5.8%) were shunted due to a positive WUT after cross-clamping in comparison to 45 patients (12.8%) based on the SPs <or=40 mm Hg criteria. CONCLUSION Wake-up test can be used to directly assess the neurological status in patients undergoing CEA to determine whether shunting is required. Our results showed that less patients required shunting based on WUT compared to the SP criteria.
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- Luigi Vetrugno
- Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, University-Hospital of Udine, Udine, Italy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Joanne Guay
- University of Montreal, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada H1T 2M4.
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