Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
7518265 Journal of Anesthesia History 2016 15 Pages PDF
Abstract

- Ancient Greeks were familiar with the importance of carotid arteries.
- Carotid artery ligation performed in the 16th century was the beginning of a series of advancements in carotid artery surgery.
- The anesthetic management of carotid artery surgery has been shaped by the surgical techniques and ever increasing knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
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