Evaluation of Postoperative Prognosis on Carotid Endarterectomy: Single Center Experience

Murat Zaimoglu1, Baran Can Alpergin, Emre Bahir Mete

  • 1Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara, Türkiye.

Turkish Neurosurgery
|January 22, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Routine hematological indices, like the systemic immune inflammation index (SII), can predict patient outcomes after carotid endarterectomy (CEA). These inflammatory markers offer valuable insights into morbidity and mortality risks.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Hematology
  • Inflammatory Markers

Background:

  • Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a procedure to prevent stroke.
  • Predicting patient outcomes and risks is crucial for surgical planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the prognostic significance of routine hematological indices in patients undergoing CEA.
  • To assess the utility of inflammatory markers in predicting morbidity and mortality after CEA.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective single-center study involving 72 patients.
  • Measurement of the systemic immune inflammation index (SII) and other inflammatory parameters.
  • Analysis of routine preoperative hematologic tests, including complete blood count (CBC).

Main Results:

  • Significant differences in inflammatory indices were observed among patients with varying clinical courses.
  • Hematological inflammatory markers showed potential as prognostic indicators.

Conclusions:

  • Routine preoperative hematologic parameters, particularly inflammatory markers like SII, are valuable for predicting morbidity and mortality in CEA patients.
  • These indices can aid in risk stratification and patient management.
Abstract