The international surgical journal with global reach

This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Network meta-analysis of carotid endarterectomy closure Techniques. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2021; 61: 181-190.

Published: 1st July 2021

Authors: Lazarides MK, Christaina E, Argyriou C, Georgakarakos E, Tripsianis G, Georgiadis GS et al.

Conclusion

Twenty-three RCTs were included consisting of 4440 procedures. Eversion endarterectomy and patch closure with bovine pericardium or PTFE had the lowest 30 day stroke and death rates. Eversion endarterectomy had the lowest rate of restenosis.

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