Radiation-induced Carotid Stenosis

Abstract

Radiation therapy remains an important component of the treatment of head and neck cancers. Carotid stenosis is a well-known complication of this intervention, and surgical management of this condition is complicated by scarring and inflammation in the cervical region. We discuss the pathogenesis of radiation-induced carotid stenosis as well as its management using open and endovascular techniques.

Keywords

radiation-induced stenosis - carotid endarterectomy - carotid stenting - head and neck cancer

Contributors' Statement

J.L. contributed to the conceptualization and investigation of the study and was involved in writing the original draft as well as reviewing and editing the manuscript. P.B. contributed to the conceptualization and investigation, provided supervision, and participated in writing the original draft and in reviewing and editing the manuscript. D.S. contributed to the investigation and supervision of the study and was involved in writing the original draft and in reviewing and editing the manuscript.

Publication History

Received: 25 June 2025

Accepted: 11 January 2026

Accepted Manuscript online:
13 January 2026

Article published online:
23 January 2026

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