OPERATION: Carotid Endarterectomy (Right / Left)
ANAESTHETIC: General [/ regional — superficial and deep cervical plexus block with local infiltration]
POSITION: Supine with head turned to contralateral side, neck slightly extended. Head ring.
INDICATION:
Symptomatic carotid artery stenosis [>70% / as per CAS criteria]. [TIA / minor stroke / amaurosis fugax]. [Carotid duplex / CTA/MRA — degree of stenosis].
PROCEDURE:
WHO Checklist performed. Head turned to contralateral side. Incision along the anterior border of sternocleidomastoid from mastoid process to suprasternal notch, centred over the bifurcation.