Comparison of Eversion and Conventional Techniques in Carotid Endarterectomy

Comparison of Operative and Early Postoperative Outcomes Between Eversion and Conventional Techniques in Carotid Endarterectomy

Atherosclerotic carotid artery disease is responsible for approximately 20% of strokes worldwide, and its treatment options include medical therapy, surgery, and stenting.Surgical management is prioritized over medical and stent based approaches and can be performed using either the conventional methed closed primarily or with a patch or the eversion technique.The aim of this study was to compare the intraoperative and early postoperative outcomes of the eversion technique and the conventional method with primary closure.

Inclusion Criteria:

-Patients undergoing isolated carotid endarterectomy, either emergently or electively

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients younger than 18 years of age
• Patients scheduled for concomitant cardiac surgery
• Reoperations