Predictors of Restenosis After Carotid Endarterectomy: 17-Year Experience in a Tertiary Referral Vascular Center

Conclusion:
Use of patch and lack of smoking history are associated with less restenosis and longer restenosis-free survival. Use of patch and use of postoperative statin improves overall survival. Although restenosis after CEA is relatively common, reintervention was rarely necessary.

Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - March 5, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Chan, R. C., Chan, Y. C., Cheung, G. C., Cheng, S. W. Tags: Articles Source Type: research