Anatomic evaluation of the height of the carotid bifurcation by 4th year medical students using vascular ultrasonography
Mateus Rodrigues Alessi, Murillo Campigotto Fedatto, Marcos Correa Segalla, Camila do Valle Pavanelo, Rodrigo Barberato, Gessil Dgeovani Carlotto, Graciliano José França, Mateus Rodrigues Alessi, Murillo Campigotto Fedatto, Marcos Correa Segalla, Camila do Valle Pavanelo

TL;DR
Fourth-year medical students, after training, accurately measured carotid bifurcation height using ultrasound, revealing gender-based anatomical differences.
Contribution
Demonstrates that trained medical students can reliably perform vascular ultrasound to assess carotid bifurcation height with high accuracy.
Findings
Students' measurements differed from specialists' by more than 0.2 cm in only 8 cases.
Men had significantly greater carotid bifurcation height compared to women on both sides.
The difference in height between sides was not statistically significant between the sexes.
Abstract
The carotid bifurcation is known for its anatomical variations, involving structures that can be assessed by ultrasound examination. Knowledge of unusual anatomy is crucial in surgical procedures, directly influencing their outcomes. To assess whether fourth-year medical students with prior training are capable of performing ultrasound examinations to compare the height of the carotid bifurcation between men and women. 602 carotid bifurcations from 301 participants were identified by ultrasound examinations conducted by medical students after prior training by a professional qualified in vascular ultrasound. After each examination, the results were verified by a specialist physician. Gender, age, and bilateral measurement of the distance between the carotid bifurcation and the ear lobe were compared. The students’ measurements differed from the specialist physician’s measurements by…
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TopicsCerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases · Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention · Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
