Key result
Carotid angioplasty stenting was successful in 100% of patients (7/7) with radiation-induced stenoses, with no permanent complications or restenosis at a mean follow-up of 8 months.
Why the study?
Does transfemoral carotid angioplasty stenting improve procedural success and safety in patients with radiation-induced carotid stenoses?
Observational (n=7)
Does transfemoral carotid angioplasty stenting improve procedural success and safety in patients with radiation-induced carotid stenoses?
Carotid angioplasty stenting appears to be a safe and effective treatment for radiation-induced carotid stenoses in patients with hostile necks.
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May support stenting in radiation-induced stenoses; leaves open comparative trials before practice change.
Houdart et al. (2001) conducted an observational in Radiation-induced stenoses of the carotid artery (n=7). Carotid angioplasty stenting (CAS) was evaluated on Procedural success (residual stenoses <20%). Carotid angioplasty stenting was successful in 100% of patients (7/7) with radiation-induced stenoses, with no permanent complications or restenosis at a mean follow-up of 8 months.
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