Carotid endarterectomy is a well-established surgical technique, and the risks of the procedure can usually be minimized with a pre-operative evaluation and delicate intra-operative procedures, and the risks of the procedure are usually not significant.
Carotid endarterectomy is an effective treatment for carotid artery stenosis. The procedure generally involves incision of the internal carotid artery to remove the plaque causing the stenosis. Although the surgical technique is well established, there are still risks such as nerve damage and infection of the incision, but the risks are minimal.
Risks can be prevented by comprehensive preoperative assessment of the patient, such as carotid ultrasound, cardiopulmonary function assessment, etc., while postoperative care is enhanced to further minimize possible postoperative complications.
Patients are advised to choose regular hospitals for carotid endarterectomy and to be actively treated under the guidance of their doctors.