[Carotid stenosis surgery: results after 10 years' experience]

From 1973 to July 1983 220 patients at the University clinic of Cologne, Germany, had carotid endarterectomies for carotid stenosis. A shunt has always been used. The procedure mortality and morbidity were 3,4% and 6,3% respectively. We do not see any indication to operate in acute stroke.