,Utilizing both blunt and sharp dissections, the common carotid artery, the internal carotid artery beyond the atherosclerotic back, the external carotid artery, and the superior thyroid artery were isolated and encircled with a umbilical tape. 
,Utilizing both blunt and sharp dissections , the common carotid artery , the internal carotid artery beyond the atherosclerotic back , the external carotid artery , and the superior thyroid artery were isolated and encircled with a umbilical tape .