Abstract:Summary:Background: Restenosis is an important complication after carotid endarterectomy (CEA), occurring in up to 30% of patients undergoing CEA. Sporadic cases of restenosis have been reported. This study aimed to reveal the natural course of restenosis after CEA and its regression after treatment.Methods: Between January 2004 and August 2013, CEA was performed in 176 patients (190 vessels) at our hospital. Only those patients with a follow-up period of ≥6 months were included in this study. The mean postope… Show more
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