Autovenous redo carotid artery replacement for restenosis of biological prosthesis in a field hospital at the special military operation zone

Scritto il 15/06/2026
da V V Vartik

Khirurgiia (Mosk). 2026;(6):92-97. doi: 10.17116/hirurgia202606192.

ABSTRACT

A 40-year-old men received a shrapnel wound of the neck with common carotid artery rupture on the left in 2023. Carotid artery replacement with a diepoxy-treated biological prosthesis was performed. After 6 months, transient ischemic attack developed. Ultrasound revealed 60% restenosis of prosthesis. After conservative treatment, he continued serving in the armed forces. In June 2025, CT angiography revealed 86% restenosis of prosthesis and occlusion of external carotid artery. Autovenous redo internal and external carotid artery replacement was performed at the military field hospital. Postoperative period was uneventful.

PMID:42296320 | DOI:10.17116/hirurgia202606192