Is Routine Carotid Ultrasound Surveillance after Carotid Endarterectomy Worthwhile?
- 作者：Ricotta ; John J. ; DeWeese ; James A.
- 刊名：The American Journal of Surgery
- 出版年：1996
- 期刊代码：9_00029610
- 类别：med
- 出版时间：August, 1996
- 卷：172
- 期：2
- 页码：140-143
- 文件大小：301 K
摘要
background: Periodic ultrasound studies are routinely performed after carotid endarterectomy with the aim of detecting recurrent stenosis or progression of contralateral disease. The frequency with which these studies should be performed and their clinical utility is at present unclear. Our experience with ultrasound surveillance after carotid endarterectomy was reviewed.