ABSTRACT
A somewhat closer view of a completed ECA repair in a left CEA is shown. The open lumen of the common and internal carotid arteries following endarterectomy is readily seen. The anchor stitch was placed in the distal ECA; a continuous suture was brought down to the region of the carotid bulb over the free end, and the ECA stitch is visible. The tie securing the ECA stitch is also evident at the region of the carotid bulb. The repair of the ICA now begins and later will be brought together with the repair in the CCA.
