Effect of severe contralateral carotid stenosis or occlusion on early and late outcomes after carotid endarterectomy.
Conclusion: There were no significant differences in MACE incidence after CEA between the non-SCSO and SCSO groups, and preexisting SCSO was not associated with an increased risk of perioperative or long-term MACE occurrence.
PMID: 31620394 [PubMed]
Source: Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research - Category: Surgery Tags: Ann Surg Treat Res Source Type: research
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