title: Regarding "Prospective randomized study of carotid endarterectomy with polytetrafluoroethylene versus collagen-impregnated Dacron (Hemashield) patching: perioperative (30-day) results".
authors.affiliation: Division of Vascular Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd., Portland, OR 97201, USA.
authors.forename: James M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Edwards
mesh_terms: D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000601:surgery; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000601:surgery*; D003094:Collagen / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016894:Endarterectomy, Carotid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011446:Prospective Studies; D020521:Stroke / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D003094:Collagen