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Techniques in carotid artery stenting.

Stockx L

ZOL Campus Saint-Jan, Medical imaging, Schiepse Bos 6, Genk, Belgium. Luc.Stockx@skynet.be

Endovascular carotid artery interventions are unforgiving of mistakes and poor technique. The approach should be team based where all members of the team are experienced and know their jobs perfectly. This, combined with a deep knowledge of the equipment and the anatomy will reduce complications to a minimum. Patient selection and the experience of knowing how to "get out of jail" are also vital.

Published 25 September 2006 in Eur J Radiol, 60(1): 11-3.
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