Figure 4

Schematic drawing of the surgical procedure. The balloon catheter is temporarily inserted via the external carotid artery (ECA) into the common carotid artery (CCA). The ECA remains clamped after surgery.
Schematic drawing of the surgical procedure. The balloon catheter is temporarily inserted via the external carotid artery (ECA) into the common carotid artery (CCA). The ECA remains clamped after surgery.