Long-Term Outcome in Internal Carotid Endarterectomy in Asymptomatic Octogenarians

Internal carotid endarterectomy for asymptomatic octogenarian patients has been the subject of high controversy. The goal of this ongoing retrospective investigation is to determine the general risk factors and predictors of the perioperative and long-term outcomes to determine how far the age limit might be extended and which indicators might be of relevance for stroke-free survival.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research