2021 Volume 6 Issue 3 Pages 141-147
Objective: We report a case of carotid artery stenting (CAS) using intraoperative monitoring for carotid artery stenosis with contralateral carotid occlusion (CCO).
Case Presentation: A 68-year-old man underwent CAS for progressive left carotid artery stenosis with CCO, and the plaque images demonstrated plaque vulnerability. Therefore, we chose to perform a temporary carotid occlusion by distal balloon protection with monitoring (SEP and NIRS) before the procedure. If we did not confirm ischemic tolerance, we would have used a distal filter protection device. Monitoring demonstrated ischemic tolerance for a short time during the procedure with the occluded internal carotid artery at the cervical segment instead of the petrous segment. We performed CAS with distal balloon protection.
Conclusion: Monitoring may be useful for CAS in patients with CCO.