Open AccessRevascularization 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,
Dimitrios 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) , restenosis , meta analysis , cardiology , myocardial infarction , revascularization , carotid stenting , odds ratio , radiation therapy , 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.