Aims: The effect of carotid endarterectomy on the patency of the external carotid artery is unknown. We conducted a retrospective study to evaluate the long-term changes in the external carotid ...

A skin incision was made along the anterior border of the ipsilateral sternocleidomastoid muscle to explore the common carotid artery (CCA), ICA, and external carotid artery (ECA). An arteriotomy was ...