Key result
Carotid-carotid bypass simulation predicts regional plaque progression linked to ~50% lower left carotid flow.
Why the study?
Computer simulation of blood flow and plaque progression in patients with carotid-carotid bypass after surgical treatment for infected carotid prosthetic graft is needed to optimize treatment strategy.
Population
A patient who underwent surgical treatment for infected carotid prosthetic tube graft using carotid-carotid cross-over bypass
Design
Case report with computer simulation modeling
Authors
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Flow modeling may inform carotid bypass planning; leaves open prospective outcome validation.
Case Report (n=1)
Patient-specific computer simulation of blood flow and plaque progression in carotid bypass models shows potential clinical benefit for optimizing treatment strategies.
Filipović et al. (2015) conducted a case report in Infected carotid prosthetic tube graft (n=1). Carotid-carotid cross-over bypass was evaluated on Flow distribution and plaque progression. Computer simulation of a carotid-carotid cross-over bypass patient showed left carotid artery flow was 40-50% of the right common carotid artery, predicting plaque progression in specific regions.
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