Endarterectomia de carótida em paciente acordado

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate morbidity and mortality of carotid endarterectomy performed under regional cervical block, taking into account duration of surgery, use of shunt, conversion to general anesthesia, surgical complications, stay of patients inthe intensive care unit (ICU) and in the hospital, and...

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Autores: Santos, Paulo César [UNIFESP], Fabri, Hélio Antônio, Cunha, Cláudio Ribeiro Da, Martins, Carlos Alberto Da Cunha, Shinosaki, Jullyanna Sabrysna Morais, Neves, Adriano Silva, Queiroz, Olair Alves De, Rodrigues, Alexandre Menezes
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2006
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP)
Repositorio:Repositório Institucional da UNIFESP
Idioma:portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.unifesp.br:11600/2967
Acceso en línea:http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0102-76382006000100012
http://repositorio.unifesp.br/handle/11600/2967
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Carotid stenosis
Endarterectomy, carotid
Cervical plexus
Nerve block
Estenose das carótidas
Endarterectomia das carótidas
Plexo cervical
Bloqueio nervoso
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Sumario:OBJECTIVE: To evaluate morbidity and mortality of carotid endarterectomy performed under regional cervical block, taking into account duration of surgery, use of shunt, conversion to general anesthesia, surgical complications, stay of patients inthe intensive care unit (ICU) and in the hospital, and patients' evolution over one year. METHODS: From June 1998 to January 2004, 67 operations were performed in 61 patients, with 70% or greater internal carotid stenosis, diagnosed by Doppler and confirmed by carotid angiography. Neurologic monitoring consisted of continuous assessment of alertness and motor activity of patients during the operation. The mean age was 69.7 years old. Regarding concomitant pathologies, 45 (47%) had hipertension; 21 (22%), coronary artery disease; 17 (18%), diabetes; 12 (13%), pneumopathy. RESULTS: There were three (4.48%) cases of bilateral carotid disease, for which surgery was performed at different times. The mean duration of surgery was 120 minutes. The use of a shunt was necessary in six (8.95%) cases and to convert to general anesthesia in two (2.98%). Two (2.98%) patients evolved with mental confusion after surgery and one (1.49%) presented infection of surgical site. Restenosis occurred in three (4.48%) cases. The mean times of stay in the ICU and hospital were 1.34 and 4.20 days, respectively. There were no deaths, strokes or acute myocardial infarctions. CONCLUSION: Carotid endarterectomy with conscious patient is a good alternative for selected patients at high surgical risk for general anesthesia.