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[Transcranial color Doppler guided Matas' test].

Y Takeuchi1

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chiba University School of Medicine.

Nihon Jibiinkoka Gakkai Kaiho
|September 1, 1991
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Color Doppler Matas' test assesses brain collateral circulation to predict risks associated with carotid artery resection in head and neck cancer surgery, guiding reconstructive vascular surgery decisions.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Neurology
  • Medical Imaging

Context:

  • Carotid artery resection in head and neck tumors poses surgical risks due to unpredictable effects on cerebral blood flow.
  • Assessing brain collateral circulation (BCC) is crucial for surgical planning and preventing complications.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the utility of color Doppler-guided Matas' test in assessing BCC before carotid artery resection.
  • To determine the necessity of reconstructive vascular surgery (RVS) based on BCC status.

Summary:

  • A 60-second temporary occlusion of the common carotid artery (CCA) was performed on 30 patients undergoing neck dissection.
  • Blood flow velocity in the middle cerebral artery (MCA) was measured to assess relative flow, categorizing patients into four groups based on BCC.

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  • Group A (excellent BCC) did not require RVS, while Groups B and C (fair to slightly poor BCC) needed further investigation. Group D (poor BCC) necessitated RVS if carotid resection was unavoidable.

    • Impact:

    • This noninvasive color Doppler Matas' test provides vital information for predicting the risks of carotid resection.
    • It aids surgeons in deciding whether reconstructive vascular surgery is indicated, optimizing patient outcomes.