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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

Long-term results of stenting versus endarterectomy for carotid artery stenosis. N Engl J Med 2016; 374: 1021-1031.

Published: 29th June 2016

Authors: Brott TG, Howard G, Roubin GS, Meschia JF, Mackey A, Brooks W et al.

Conclusion

A total of 2502 patients were followed for up to ten years. The rate of ipsilateral stroke after the initial perioperative phase was similar: 11.8 per cent after stenting and 9.9 per cent after surgery.

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