World Neurosurg
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Review Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Systematic and Comprehensive Comparison of Incidence of Restenosis between Carotid Endarterectomy and Carotid Artery Stenting in the Patients with Atherosclerotic Carotid Stenosis.
The purpose of the present study was to conduct a meta-analysis to systematically compare the incidence rates of in-stent restenosis after carotid artery stenting (CAS) and restenosis after carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for patients with atherosclerotic carotid stenosis. ⋯ Although CAS was preferred over CEA, regardless of restenosis >50% or >70% after revascularization within 1 year, no significant difference was observed with extension of the follow-up period to >1 year. CAS was not associated with a greater cumulative incidence of occlusion or the cumulative incidence of restenosis for symptomatic patients.