European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Oct 2001
External carotid artery shunting during carotid endarterectomy: an alternative for cerebral protection?
to assess the application of external carotid artery (ECA) shunting in cerebral protection during carotid endarterectomy (CEA). ⋯ ECA shunting could be considered as an alternative to standard ICA shunting. Suitable cases can be identified on the basis of the ECA test.
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Sep 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical TrialDacron vs. polytetrafluoroethylene grafts for femoropopliteal bypass: a prospective randomised multicentre trial.
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Sep 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialThe influence of homologous blood transfusion on immunity and clinical outcome in aortic surgery.
To evaluate the influence of homologous blood transfusion on immune responses and post-operative morbidity in aortic surgery. ⋯ Homologous transfusion increased the inflammatory response to aortic surgery and was associated with mortality.
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Jul 2001
Patient and hospital benefits of local anaesthesia for carotid endarterectomy.
this study reviews and compares carotid endarterectomy (CEA) performed under local anaesthesia (LA) with CEA performed under general anaesthesia (GA) in a single institution. ⋯ carotid endarterectomy can be performed safely under local anaesthesia with the advantage that LA CEA enables the surgeon to monitor and selectively shunt patients more accurately. In addition LA CEA is associated with a shorter hospital stay and important cost savings.
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Jun 2001
Stroke from carotid endarterectomy: when and how to reduce perioperative stroke rate?
To analyse four years of CEA with respect to the underlying mechanisms of perioperative stroke and the role of intraoperative monitoring in the prevention of stroke. ⋯ In our experience most strokes from CEA developed after a symptom-free interval and mainly due to thromboembolism of the operated artery. We suggest the introduction of additional TCD monitoring during the immediate postoperative phase.