title: Carotid endartectomy.
abstract: This article provides an in-depth review of carotid endarterectomy for the treatment of occlusive carotid disease. Topics range from preoperative diagnostic assessment to postoperative complications. Key issues related to operative management, including anesthetic technique, intraoperative monitoring, cerebral protection, anticoagulation therapy, and intraluminal shunting, are emphasized. Operative techniques are discussed and illustrated in detail.
authors.affiliation: Division of Neurological Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona 85013, USA.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Holland
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Spetzler
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D016894:Endarterectomy, Carotid; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D016343:Monitoring, Intraoperative; D018696:Neuroprotective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011300:Preoperative Care
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D018696:Neuroprotective Agents