Objective: In order to observe the survival rate and the histologic changes of the reestablished common carotid artery system.
Method: A planned resection of the carotid artery was done and the common carotid artery system was reestablished by interposing an autogenous external jugular vein graft in 15 white rabbits.
Result: 12 survived, the other 3 rabbits died from graft thrombosis, the survival rate was 80%. Histologic examination demonstrated the smooth internal tunic in the anastomotic part of the carotid-jugular and no graft thrombosis. Angiography demonstrated the free circulation of the blood and no aneurysm in the anastomotic vein.
Conclusion: It is concluded that it is possible that in selected patients, a planned resection of the carotid artery with replacement by interposing an autogenous external jugular vein graft will be done.