IP117. Perioperative Complication Risk Prediction According to Carotid Plaque Ulceration in 964 Consecutive Carotid Endarterectomies ∗

The role of the carotid plaque fibrous cap in carotid-related stroke risk has been demonstrated in many studies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the presence of a carotid plaque ulcer and the perioperative complication risk in a consecutive series/cohort of patients submitted to carotid endarterectomy (CEA) at our academic tertiary hospital.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research