Key result
Extracranial and transcranial color-coded sonography prior to carotid endarterectomy eliminated the need for conventional angiography in all but 3.9% of patients, with no imaging-related complications.
Why the study?
Does extracranial and transcranial color-coded sonography reduce the need for preoperative angiography in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy?
Population
76 patients evaluated prior to carotid endarterectomy surgery
Design
Cohort
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May allow sonography to replace angiography before most CEAs; leaves open confirmation of safety and efficacy in randomized studies.
Observational (n=76)
Does extracranial and transcranial color-coded sonography reduce the need for preoperative angiography in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy?
Preoperative extracranial and transcranial color-coded sonography can safely eliminate the need for routine angiography before carotid endarterectomy in the vast majority of patients.
Martin et al. (1995) conducted an observational in Patients requiring carotid endarterectomy (n=76). Extracranial and transcranial color-coded sonography was evaluated on Need for preoperative conventional angiography. Extracranial and transcranial color-coded sonography prior to carotid endarterectomy eliminated the need for conventional angiography in all but 3.9% of patients, with no imaging-related complications.
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