Systematic review of the operative risks of carotid endarterectomy for recently symptomatic stenosis in relation to the timing of surgery.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Reliable data on the risk of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in relation to timing of surgery are necessary to plan CEA most effectively, to adjust risks for case-mix, and to understand the mechanisms of operative stroke. METHODS: We performed a systematic review of all studies...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2009
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