Pathological deformations of the internal carotid artery: modern aspects of etiopathogenesis, diagnostics and surgical treatment (review)

Abstract

Deformation of the internal carotid artery is a variant of pathology of brachiocephalic arteries. The importance of the study of this pathology for health professionals of various specialitiesarises from the lack of data concerning its etiology, mechanisms of development, approaches to diagnostics and treatment. The review considers opinions of domestic and foreign experts on key issues of pathological deformations of the internal carotid artery. The main risk factors for congenital and acquired pathological deformations of the internal carotid artery are systematized. The comprehensive observation of patients is necessary by means of ultrasonic duplex scanning aortic arch branches, magnetic resonance angiography and computed tomography. Approaches to the surgical correction of pathological deformations of the internal carotid artery described in the scientific literaturedemonstrate possibilities for the treatment of these patients.