Patches of different types for carotid patch angioplasty.

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BACKGROUND: Some surgeons who use carotid patching favour using a patch made from an autologous vein, whilst others prefer to use synthetic materials. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this review was to assess the safety and efficacy of different materials for carotid patch angioplasty. SEARCH STRATEGY: We searched the Cochrane Stroke Group trials register (last searched November 2002). In addition, we searched the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register (The Cochrane Library, Issue 4, 2001), MEDLIN...

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Authors: Bond, R; Rerkasem, K; Naylor, R; Rothwell, P

• Journal: Cochrane database of systematic reviews
• Issue: 2
• Pages: CD000071
• Publication date: 2004-01-01
• DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd000071.pub2
• EISSN: 1469-493X
• Language: English
• Keywords: Humans; Saphenous Vein; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Blood Vessel Prosthesis; Endarterectomy, Carotid; Polytetrafluoroethylene