[Application of carotid endarterectomy in the treatment of patients with bilateral moderate to severe carotid stenosis].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To evaluate the application of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in the treatment of patients with bilateral moderate to severe carotid stenosis.

METHODS:

We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 82 patients with bilateral moderate to severe carotid stenosis who were admitted to our hospital from January 2006 to December 2009. Of these patients, 64 underwent ipsilateral CEA and 18 underwent bilateral CEA.

RESULTS:

A total of 100 endarterectomies including 92 patching and 94 carotid shunt were performed. Seventy-six patients smoothly recovered from the surgery. Two patients suffered from cardiac ischemia and infarction and one died of massive cerebral infarction. Three patients presented with hyperperfusion syndrome,and one of them developed cerebral hemorrhage. Of 79 patients who were followed up regularly, 76 (96.2%) had no cerebral ischemia relevant to the operated carotid artery,one developed mild re-stenosis, and 2 suffered from neurological dysfunction.

CONCLUSION:

CEA should be performed in patients with bilateral moderate to severe carotid stenosis once the indication is confirmed.

• Authors: Yu Chen, Wei-wei Wu, Bao Liu, Yong-jun Li, Yue-hong Zheng, Rong Zeng, Xiao-jun Song, Chang-wei Liu
• Journal: Zhongguo yi xue ke xue yuan xue bao. Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae (Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao) Vol. 32 Issue 5 Pg. 565-8 (Oct 2010) ISSN: 1000-503X [Print] China
• PMID: 21050563 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Carotid Stenosis (surgery)
• Endarterectomy, Carotid
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Retrospective Studies