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Semin Neurol 1998; 18(4): 493-500
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1040902
© 1998 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Carotid Endarterectomy

Michael B. Pritz
  • Section of Neurological Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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19 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Carotid endarterectomy is an established surgical procedure to prevent stroke. The indications, preoperative evaluation, surgical tinning, technical details, complications, and special circumstances for the use of this operation are reviewed. Future developments in the surgical reconstruction of the extracranial carotid artery are also discussed

Keywords

Carotid endarterectomy - cerebrovascular disease - cervical carotid reconstruction