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Title: Carotid endarterectomy under local anesthesia. Author: Fried KS, Elias SM, Raggi R. Journal: N J Med; 1990 Oct; 87(10):795-7. PubMed ID: 2234518. Abstract: Carotid endarterectomy has been used increasingly in the management of cerebrovascular disease. However, morbidity and mortality statistics for this procedure have caused criticism. The authors believe neurologic and medical complications can be reduced with the use of regional anesthesia for carotid endarterectomy.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]