title: It's neck and neck. Stenting procedure to clear blockages in carotid arteries gains ground as alternative to surgery, with fewer complications.
authors.forename: Cinda
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Becker
mesh_terms: D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000601:surgery*; D002404:Catheterization; D016894:Endarterectomy, Carotid; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D018579:Patient Selection; D015607:Stents