Operative intervention for recurrent stenosis after carotid stent angioplasty: a report

Ann Vasc Surg. 2002 Sep;16(5):575-8. doi: 10.1007/s10016-001-0279-1. Epub 2002 Sep 23.

Abstract

Carotid artery angioplasty and stenting is gaining popularity, yet the natural history and optimal treatment for recurrent stenoses within stents are not known. Recurrent stenosis rates are not well characterized, with rates between 0 and 33% reported within the first year. Treatment of these lesions with repeat angioplasty may not be feasible or desirable, leading to operative interventions. We present two cases of asymptomatic high-grade in-stent restenosis treated successfully with carotid artery bypass using PTFE.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angioplasty*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis
  • Carotid Artery, Common / diagnostic imaging
  • Carotid Artery, Common / surgery*
  • Carotid Stenosis / diagnosis
  • Carotid Stenosis / surgery*
  • Endarterectomy, Carotid
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Recurrence
  • Stents*
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex