Purpose: To evaluate the relationship of intraoperative duplex ultrasonography (duplex) results to neurologic outcomes and restenosis among patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy (CEA).
Methods: One hundred consecutive CEAs were performed at a military medical center over 28 months. Prospectively acquired demographics, duplex results, revisions, and surgical outcomes were reviewed.
Results: Thirty-four percent (34 of 100) of sites were abnormal by completion duplex. Of these, 70% (24 of 34) were B-mode flap type defects located in the common carotid artery (CCA), internal carotid artery (ICA), or external carotid artery (ECA). Twenty-one percent of the defects (7 of 34) were technically unacceptable and immediately revised. Subsequently, 3 perioperative neurologic events occurred, 2 strokes and 1 transient ischemic attack (TIA), all among patients with an identified but unrepaired defect involving the ICA or CCA. This association of unrepaired defect with early stroke or TIA was significant (P = 0.02). No significant association (P >0.05) between unrepaired defects and late ipsilateral stroke or TIA or restenosis was identified.
Conclusions: Intraoperative duplex scanning is a useful adjunct to CEA that can identify correctable mechanical problems. Residual elevated velocities or B-mode flaps 2 mm or greater in the ICA warrant consideration for immediate repair. Findings not requiring revision include flaps <2 mm, as well as isolated ECA defects. Prospectively validated duplex criteria are needed to further define which defects require immediate repair.
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