Treatment of cervical carotid artery stenosis.
As treatment for cervical carotid artery stenosis, medical treatment, carotid endarterectomy (CEA), and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) with/without stenting are known. In this report, we review the history and current status of these treatments. Comparison between CEA and PTA/stenting is further discussed based on recent clinical reports and evidence.
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Department of Neurosurgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, Gifu; Japan.