Intima detachment after carotid surgery

Case contributed by Mariia Anisimova
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

A month before the patient was performed carotid endarterectomy of the common carotid artery. No complaints.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

Figure 1 shows a circular detachment intima of common carotid artery at the site of the overlay clip. Figure 2 is a lateral projection of the place of maximum stenosis of the vessel. The diameter percent stenosis of 70-75%. Figure 2 is seen a local increase of the flow velocity with turbulence.

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