[Endovascular stents for carotid stenosis]

In this paper the indication, technical details and data from randomised controlled trials of carotid stenting (CAS) are reviewed. The audit data of carotis stenting from our centre of 703 CAS patients from the period between January 1, 2003 and July 31, 2006, including perioperative (24-48 hours) complications is also discussed. The success rate and complication rate from our centre is comparable with the internationally excepted levels. The results of ongoing international trials are awaited to get more detailed answers regarding the advantages and disadvantages of CAS compared to carotid endarterectomy.