All 4 lesions were successfully dilated with no complications, and no restenosis was observed at any treatment site over 18 to 24 months of follow-up.

3 patients (2 males, 1 female; ages 53 to 70 years) with >80% restenotic lesions (bilateral in one patient) at the distal aspect of a previous carotid endarterectomy.

Intraoperative balloon angioplasty through open access to the common carotid artery under fluoroscopic guidance with monitoring of evoked potentials.

Immediate and long-term outcome (restenosis and complications) assessed by ultrasound imaging and arteriography.surrogate