The Time Course of Restenosis after Carotid Endarterectomy and Treatment Strategies

Abstract

Restenosis is a postoperative complication seen in patients who undergo carotid endarterectomy (CEA). The incidence of stroke and time course of restenosis are required information reported at follow-up assessment. In our institute, 477 CEA surgeries were performed from September 2006 to August 2014, and 32 restenoses were observed during the follow up period. The majority of restenosis cases (87%) developed within a year after CEA. No stroke events were observed in the restenosis cases. Our follow-up data indicate that short-term follow up is necessary, in particular within a year post surgery, and we report no incidence of stroke in the restenosis patients.