Moderate hypothermia during carotid endarterectomy

The present investigation reports 6 cases undergoing carotid endarterectomy, who were operated under moderate hypothermia (28.5-31.5 degrees C) without the use of a shunt; no neurological sequelae were observed post operatively. Moderate hypothermia is recommended as one of the techniques for brain protection in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy.