Journal article
Comprehensive comparison of carotid endarterectomy primary closure and patch angioplasty: A single-institution experience
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is an effective intervention for the treatment of high-grade carotid stenosis. Technical preferences exist in the operative steps including the use patch for arteriotomy closure. The goals of this study are to compare the rate of postoperative complications and the rate of recurrent stenosis between patients undergoing primary versus patch closure during CEA.
METHODS: Retrospective chart review was …
Authors
Zagzoog N; Elgheriani A; Attar A; Takroni R; Aljoghaiman M; Klotz L; Vandervelde C; Darling C; Farrokhyar F; Martyniuk A
Journal
Surgical Neurology International, Vol. 13, ,
Publisher
Scientific Scholar
DOI
10.25259/sni_1013_2021
ISSN
2229-5097