Korean J Cerebrovasc Dis.  2002 Sep;4(2):104-109.

Carotid Endarterectomy: Techniques and Perioperative Management

• Park HS
• Jung JK
• Kim EY
• Yoon SH
• Park HC

Abstract

Carotid arterial disease is the most common extracranial origin of brain infarction and accounts for about 10-20% of stroke and 50% of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). Significant changes in the treatment of this disease have occurred over past few years and relative importance of carotid surgery is on the increase in the prevention of ischemic stroke. In this article, we aim to review the basics and the recent controversies of carotid endarterectomy.

Keyword

Carotid endarterectomy; Prevention of ischemic stroke; Controversy

MeSH Terms

Brain Infarction
Carotid Artery Diseases
Endarterectomy, Carotid*
Ischemic Attack, Transient
Stroke