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Simultaneous carotid endarterectomy and free flap surgery for head and neck microvascular reconstruction
Introduction/aims: Microvascular free flaps are the gold standard for reconstruction of head and neck defects. However, suitable recipient vessels are essential. Stenosis of the carotid tree is most commonly due to atherosclerosis, which shares risk factors with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Free flaps are often not carried out in these patients due to the risk of failure and complications. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) offers an evidence based intervention for stroke risk reduction but its use for improving vascularity to free flaps has not been previously reported.
Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - December 1, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: N. Opie, N. Pattni, S. Colley, M. Simms, P. Praveen, T. Martin, S. Parmar Tags: P 76 Source Type: research

Detection of calcifications in panoramic radiographs in patients with carotid stenoses ≥50%
Conclusions: Carotid calcifications are seen in PRs in 84% of patients with carotid stenosis ≥50%, independent of gender. FRs do not contribute significantly to this identification.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - January 17, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Maria Garoff, Elias Johansson, Jan Ahlqvist, Eva Levring Jäghagen, Conny Arnerlöv, Per Wester Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Source Type: research