Pelz D M, Lownie S P
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Western Ontario, London.
CMAJ. 2000 May 16;162(10):1451-4.
Carotid angioplasty and stenting has recently emerged as a popular alternative to endarterectomy for the treatment of carotid atherosclerosis. Carotid endarterectomy has been scientifically validated, but many believe carotid angioplasty and stenting to be a less invasive, less expensive and equally safe and effective method of treatment. The evidence for and against the use of each procedure will be discussed.
最近，颈动脉血管成形术和支架置入术已成为治疗颈动脉粥样硬化的一种流行的替代动脉内膜切除术的方法。动脉内膜切除术已得到科学验证，但许多人认为颈动脉血管成形术和支架置入术是一种侵入性较小、成本较低且同样安全有效的治疗方法。本文将讨论支持和反对使用每种手术方法的证据。
