37 Incision Along Common and Internal Carotid Arteries (Blue Line)-Left Carotid Exposure

Shown is a carotid artery fully prepared for cross-clamping. Note that the superior thyroid artery and the external, internal, and common carotid arteries have all been secured with their respective loops and silk ties. Adequate exposure of the distal ICA has been obtained, and a long segment of CCA is available proximal to the vessel loop so that the DeBakey clamp may be well below the vessel loop in case a shunt is needed.