A case of carotid body tumor with the reconstruction of the carotid artery

Abstract

We herein report the case of a 57-year-old male with a carotid body tumor that required the reconstruction of the carotid artery. Contrast enhanced CT scanning was useful for making an accurate preoperative diagnosis. The balloon Matas test was useful to determine the source and location of the carotid artery occlusion. Feeding artery embolization effectively reduced blood loss during surgery. Reconstruction of the carotid artery was performed using an artificial blood vessel, and the patient's postoperative progress has been good, without any postoperative complications.