Carotid Endarterectomy With Primary Closure Does Not Adversely Affect the Rate of Recurrent Stenosis

199445 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Hugh A. Gelabert · University of California, Los Angeles

Abstract

Recurrent stenosis is sufficiently uncommon following primary closure to justify continued use of this technique. Patch angioplasty may be considered in women and smokers.

Topics & Keywords

Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications Acute Ischemic Stroke Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of Surgery

Volume 129, Issue 6, pp. 648-648

DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.1994.01420300092016

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