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Superficial dissection of the carotid region. The anterolateral neck was dissected to reveal the jugular (a) and facial (b) vein. (c) The superficial relationships: internal jugular vein (blue), hypoglossal nerve with superior root of the ansa cervicalis, and common carotid artery (red) bifurcating into the internal and external. The vagus nerve is not visualized above.
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Introduction:
The carotid region is encountered in vascular and neurological surgery and carries a potential for vascular and cranial nerve trauma. The carotid bifurcation is an especially important landmark and difficult to predict based on currently established landmarks. This study is a detailed analysis of the carotid region and proposes a nov...
