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Single center experience on eversion versus standard carotid endarterectomy: a prospective non-randomized study.
D Radak1, B Radević, N Sternić
1Department of Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Research Center, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade University School of Medicine, Milana Tepica 1, 11040, Belgrade, Yugoslavia.
Cardiovascular Surgery (London, England)
|September 21, 2000
Summary
Eversion carotid endarterectomy (CEA) shows improved outcomes compared to standard CEA, including reduced mortality, stroke, and restenosis rates. This surgical technique offers a safer and more effective approach for patients requiring carotid artery treatment.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Cerebrovascular Disease Management
- Surgical Outcomes Research
Background:
- Limited data exists comparing eversion carotid endarterectomy (CEA) to standard CEA.
- Previous studies were small, hindering definitive conclusions on safety and efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To prospectively compare eversion CEA and standard CEA.
- To evaluate differences in early and late mortality, morbidity, and restenosis rates.
Main Methods:
- A prospective, non-randomized study involving 2806 CEAs (2124 eversion, 682 standard) between 1992-1997.
- Preoperative and follow-up neurological evaluations and duplex scanning were performed.
- Mean follow-up duration was 56 months.
Main Results:
- Eversion CEA demonstrated a shorter mean clamping time (13.5 min vs. 19.9 min).
- Lower 30-day postoperative mortality due to major stroke (0.47% vs. 1.32%) and total cardiovascular mortality (0.75% vs. 1.76%) were observed with eversion CEA.
- Eversion CEA also showed lower early carotid occlusion (0.52% vs. 1.61%), total early morbidity (5.27% vs. 7.77%), and late restenosis rates (0.5% vs. 1.8%).
Conclusions:
- Eversion CEA is associated with significantly better outcomes than standard CEA.
- The technique offers reduced perioperative mortality, stroke incidence, early occlusion, and late restenosis.
- Eversion CEA represents a superior method for carotid endarterectomy.