Open AccessRedo Carotid Endarterectomy Versus Primary Carotid Endarterectomy
Author(s) -
Ali F. AbuRahma,
Tucker G. Jennings,
John T. Wulu,
Lisa Tarakji,
Patrick Robinson
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
stroke
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397
H-Index - 319
eISSN - 1524-4628
pISSN - 0039-2499
DOI - 10.1161/hs1201.099649
Subject(s) - medicine , carotid endarterectomy , stenosis , surgery , perioperative , asymptomatic , stroke (engine) , radiology , mechanical engineering , engineering
Several authorities have recently advocated carotid stenting for recurrent carotid stenosis because of the perception that redo surgery has a higher complication rate than primary carotid endarterectomy (CEA). This study compares the early and late results of reoperations versus primary CEA.
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