Jonathan J. Baskin

Microsurgical carotid endarterectomy

Microsurgical carotid endarterectomy has become an established procedure in the prevention of cerebrovascular accidents in select patients. The anatomy relevant to this procedure is described, and the preferred operative technique of the senior author is detailed.

Endovascular techniques for occlusive vascular disease

Significant refinements in the materials and instrumentation available to endovascular surgeons have contributed to the growing popularity of this treatment modality. Recent reports suggest an acceptable incidence of thromboembolic complications accompanying endovascular interventions when performed by experienced hands. This article outlines the indications, technique, and results of angioplasty and stenting of the extracranial carotid artery and other great vessels.

Technique of microsurgical carotid thromboendarterectomy

Carotid thromboendarterectomy can be performed safely and successfully in carefully selected patients with acute symptomatic occlusion of the internal carotid artery. This article focuses on the technical aspects of performing the procedure.