Why the study?
Does unilateral carotid endarterectomy prevent progression of carotid disease compared to the nonoperated side in symptomatic patients?
Population
64 patients who underwent unilateral carotid endarterectomy, mainly symptomatic with stenosis only on the…
Comparison
Unilateral carotid endarterectomy (operated side) vs Nonoperated contralateral carotid artery
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
mean 6 years (range 1 to 13 years)
Authors
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Recurrent stenosis after CEA matches contralateral progression rates; leaves open whether unilateral surgery alters underlying carotid disease course in symptomatic patients.
Does unilateral carotid endarterectomy prevent progression of carotid disease compared to the nonoperated side in symptomatic patients?
Recurrent stenosis after carotid endarterectomy is common and occurs at a similar rate to disease progression on the nonoperated side, suggesting surgery is not a definitive cure for the underlying disease process.
Norrving et al. (1982) studied this question.
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