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Steven G. Friedman, MD; Patrick J. Lamparello, MD; Thomas S. Riles, MD; Anthony M. Imparato, MD

Arch Surg. 1988;123(4):497-499.

Abstract
• Numerous reports describe the relative effectiveness of external carotid artery (ECA) revascularization In patients with Ipsilateral Internal carotid artery occlusion. Most, however, suffer from small numbers of patients or lack of detailed follow-up data. In addition, controversy persists regarding the safety with which this procedure can be performed. Twenty-two patients underwent a total of 27 ECA revascularizations. There were no perioperative strokes or deaths. During a mean follow-up period of 46 months, no strokes occurred and only two patients suffered transient ischemic attacks. Revascularization of the ECA is an effective means of treating the patient with Ipsilateral internal carotid artery occlusion and may be performed with minimal morbidity and mortality.

(Arch Surg 1988;123:497-499)

Author Affiliations
From the Division of Vascular Surgery, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY (Dr Friedman), and New York University Medical Center, New York (Drs Lamparello, Riles, and Imparato).

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Feb 24, 1987.

Reprint requests to Division of Vascular Surgery, New York University Medical Center, 530 First Ave, NY 10016 (Dr Imparato).

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