Carotid endarterectomy should be limited to selected patients who are good risks with definitive diagnostic criteria. The author discusses indications for carotid endarterectomy, postoperative management and timing, and operative technique.
颈动脉内膜切除术应仅限于那些符合明确诊断标准、手术风险较低的特定患者。作者讨论了颈动脉内膜切除术的适应症、术后管理与时机以及手术技巧。