Selective carotid endarterectomy and the advantages of conventional and eversion endarterectomy

Emrecan B., Ozdemir A. C., Onem G.

SURGICAL PRACTICE, vol.18, no.4, pp.179-183, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 18 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/1744-1633.12088
  • Journal Name: SURGICAL PRACTICE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.179-183
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

AimSelective carotid endarterectomy (SCE) is described as the extraction of atheromatous plaque through an arteriotomy made starting from the common carotid artery and extending to the external carotid artery. The aim of the present study was to report the initial experience of SCE technique at our department.