Current opinion in anaesthesiology
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Diagnostic and therapeutic endovascular stenting tended to expand in the last decade. The anesthetist may be asked to participate in the management of these patients with severe associated comorbidities complicating the delivery of anesthesia. This review describes current vascular stentings performed in the radiology suite and their relevant consequences interesting the anesthetist. ⋯ Literature review provides little information about anesthetic management of extracranial endovascular stentings. Knowledge of indication and consequences is mandatory for anesthetists in charge of these patients.