Predictors of Cervical Bleeding after Carotid Endarterectomy

Conclusions: Postoperative severe bleeding after carotid surgery in our institution is not an uncommon complication. Its incidence is within the range reported in the literature, but it is not associated with major complications or mortality. Antiplatelet treatment with clopidogrel is the main risk factor associated with reintervention. Other factors, such as coagulation control, postoperative hypertension management, and the use of an autologous patch, could help reduce its incidence.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - September 30, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Sara Mercedes Morales Gisbert, Vicente Andrés Sala Almonacil, Jose Miguel Zaragozá García, Beatriz Genovés Gascó, Francisco Julián Gómez Palonés, Eduardo Ortiz Monzón Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research