Carotid endarterectomy using regional anesthesia

Authors
Harbaugh, RE
Citation
Re. Harbaugh, Carotid endarterectomy using regional anesthesia, NEUROSURG C, 11(2), 2000, pp. 299
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
NEUROSURGERY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
10423680 → ACNP
Volume
11
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
1042-3680(200004)11:2<299:CEURA>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
The author has had considerable experience with the use of general anesthes ia and regional anesthesia for patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy. His experience and a review of the literature indicate that the use of regi onal anesthesia significantly reduces the incidence of nonsurgical complica tions following operation. A particularly robust effect is placed on reduci ng cardiopulmonary complications.