Outcomes and role of shunting during carotid endarterectomy for symptomatic patients

In this retrospective study of 4,652 patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis undergoing CEA and patch angioplasty, shunt placement was associated with two-fold increased risk of cranial nerve injury without reduction in postoperative stroke risk, irrespective of symptom severity.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research