Data di Pubblicazione:
2006
Citazione:
Duplex scanning on admission prevents unnecessary carotid endarterectomies / I. Dalainas, G. Nano, R. Casana, P. Bianchi, S. Stegher, G. Malacrida, D.G. Tealdi. - In: MINERVA CARDIOANGIOLOGICA. - ISSN 0026-4725. - 54:3(2006), pp. 383-386.
Abstract:
AIM: This retrospective single Institution study, aims to evaluate the performance of duplex scanning on admission of patients with carotid artery disease to avoid unnecessary carotid endarterectomies. METHODS: From 1 January 1997 until 31 Decem-ber 2004, 1 504 patients were admitted to our Institution to undergo carotid endarterectomy. A duplex scan on admission was performed in all of them. RESULTS: A total of 1 369 from these patients (91%) underwent surgery, while 135 (9%) were dismissed because there was no indication for surgical treatment. They were put in conservative treatment and periodic duplex control appointments. CONCLUSIONS: In 9% of the patients, unnecessary carotid endarterectomy was avoided.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Angiography; Carotid endarterectomy; Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex
Elenco autori:
I. Dalainas, G. Nano, R. Casana, P. Bianchi, S. Stegher, G. Malacrida, D.G. Tealdi
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