Computational Fluid-Dynamic Analysis After Carotid Endarterectomy: Patch Graft Versus Direct Suture Closure

Closure tecnique after carotid endarterectomy (CEA) still remains an issue of debate. Routinely use of patch graft (PG) has been advocated to reduce restenosis, stroke, and death but its protective effect, particularly from late restenosis, is less evident and recent studies call into question this thesis.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - May 4, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Maurizio Domanin, Adelaide Buora, Francesco Scardulla, Bruno Guerciotti, Laura Forzenigo, Pietro Biondetti, Christian Vergara Source Type: research