Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists
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To report the technique of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) combined with retrograde balloon angioplasty and stenting of proximal "tandem" lesions in the supra-aortic trunk. ⋯ Intraoperative innominate or left CCA balloon angioplasty/stenting combined with carotid endarterectomy is safe, effective, and durable.