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. 2004 Dec 24;10 Suppl 2(Suppl 2):27-30.
doi: 10.1177/15910199040100S206. Epub 2008 May 15.

Treatment of cervical carotid artery stenosis

S Yoshimura  1
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Treatment of cervical carotid artery stenosis

S Yoshimura. Interv Neuroradiol. .

Abstract

As treatment for cervical carotid artery stenosis, medical treatment, carotid endarterectomy (CEA), and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) with/without stenting are known. In this report, we review the history and current status of these treatments. Comparison between CEA and PTA/stenting is further discussed based on recent clinical reports and evidence.

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