The number of carotid endarterectomies performed in Great Britain and Ireland doubled between 1984/1989 and 1992, primarily due to increased activity by experienced surgeons and changing referral patterns.
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Increased CEA volumes among experienced surgeons support volume tracking; leaves open effects on modern outcomes and training needs.
Murie et al. (1994) studied this question.
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