Revascularization approaches in patients with radiation-induced carotid stenosis: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis | Zendy

Andreas Tzoumas | Zendy; Dimitrios Xenos | Zendy; Stefanos Giannopoulos | Zendy; Μarios Sagris | Zendy; Damianos G. Kokkinidis | Zendy; Christos Bakoyiannis | Zendy; Dimitriοs Schizas | Zendy

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Revascularization approaches in patients with radiation-induced carotid stenosis: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis

Author(s) -

Andreas Tzoumas,

Dimitrios Xenos,

Stefanos Giannopoulos,

Μarios Sagris,

Damianos G. Kokkinidis,

Christos Bakoyiannis,

Dimitriοs Schizas

Publication year - 2021

Publication title -

kardiologia polska

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.527

H-Index - 34

eISSN - 1897-4279

pISSN - 0022-9032

DOI - 10.33963/kp.15956

Subject(s) - medicine , carotid endarterectomy , stenosis , stroke (engine) , meta analysis , cardiology , restenosis , myocardial infarction , carotid stenting , radiation therapy , revascularization , odds ratio , endarterectomy , radiology , surgery , stent , mechanical engineering , engineering

Ionizing radiation remains a well-known risk factor of carotid artery stenosis. The survival rates of head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy have risen owing to medical advancements in the field. As a consequence, the incidence of carotid artery stenosis in these high-risk patients has increased.

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