Why the study?
Does carotid endarterectomy without a temporary intraluminal shunt result in safe outcomes (low mortality and stroke) in patients requiring carotid revascularization?
Population
240 patients undergoing 309 consecutive carotid endarterectomies for transient ischemic attacks…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
early postoperative
Authors
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Supports safety of shuntless CEA in this cohort; leaves open need for randomized confirmation before practice change.
Does carotid endarterectomy without a temporary intraluminal shunt result in safe outcomes (low mortality and stroke) in patients requiring carotid revascularization?
Carotid endarterectomy can be performed safely without a temporary intraluminal shunt, with low rates of early postoperative mortality and stroke.
Ott et al. (1980) studied this question.
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