[Controversies in the treatment of carotid stenoses. Present state of research and evidence-based medicine]
Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Eckstein, HH; Heider, P; Wolf, O; Barone, M; Hanke, M
Abstract:
Endarterectomy for extracranial carotid stenosis has proven to be effective in the prophylaxis of carotid-related strokes by prospective, randomised trials (ECST, NASCET, ACAS, ACST). The safety and efficiency of carotid stenting has to be proven in prospective randomised trials comparing surgery and endovascular treatment.