Level C· Early human research exploring benefitsCase Report / SeriesPubMed

Combined saphenous vein with free flap reconstruction in the treatment of carotid stenosis.

Pappas MJ., Allen R., Batson RC.

Case Report / Series, published in South Med J (1997) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Level C· Early human research exploring benefitsEvidence level of this study

Early human evidence such as case series or small samples is exploring possible benefits.

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  • Level C · Early human research exploring benefits
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Study type
Case Report / Series
Journal
South Med J (1997)
Country
United States
Reported sample size
—
Source database
PubMed
PMID
9386059
DOI
10.1097/00007611-199711000-00017

Abstract (original English)

Revascularization for arterial stenosis in varied anatomic sites exposed to therapeutic radiation has been well described. In most circumstances, symptomatic end organ ischemia has been the indication for surgical intervention. We report the case of a patient who had symptomatic carotid stenosis 40 years after having ipsilateral neck dissection with radiation therapy. We did a saphenous vein graft interposition and free flap reconstruction of the overlying damaged skin.

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • • Without an adequate control group, treatment effects cannot be separated from other factors.

Evidence level

Early human evidence such as case series or small samples is exploring possible benefits.

How we grade evidence
Adipose TissueCarotid StenosisFemaleHumansMiddle AgedNeck DissectionParotid NeoplasmsRadiation InjuriesRadiodermatitisRadiotherapy

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