title: Vein-patch rupture after carotid endarterectomy: an avoidable catastrophe.
authors.affiliation: University Department of Surgery, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, UK.
authors.forename: T G
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: John
authors.forename: A W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Bradbury
authors.forename: C V
authors.initials: CV
authors.lastname: Ruckley
mesh_terms: D017130:Angioplasty; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000601:surgery*; D016894:Endarterectomy, Carotid; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous