Carotid surgery

PreviewIt is always gratifying to learn of relatively sophisticated procedures being done successfully in community hospitals. Dr Swenson here describes results of 210 carotid endarterectomies performed in his institution over a period of 12 years. As he reminds us, since many of the patients with a significant carotid lesion are in danger of a debilitating stroke, patients should have easy access to safe and effective preventive surgical treatment