Autologous Reconstruction of the Carotid Bifurcation: Should We Just Because We Can?

In patients who are deemed at higher risk of stroke while on optimal medical treatment, and who have anatomical restrictions for standard carotid endarterectomy (CEA) or endovascular therapy, the treating physician may need alternative revascularisation techniques. Reconstruction of the carotid bifurcation using autologous material may offer such a solution as long as the natural course risk outbalances the procedural risk.
Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Invited Commentary Source Type: research