- Postoperative course and outcomes (N=54).
| Variables | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Primary 30-day outcomes | |
| Stroke | 2 (3.7) |
| Mortality | 1 (1.9) |
| Secondary outcomes | |
| Surgical site hematoma | 7 (12.9) |
| Seizure | 2 (3.7) |
| Hoarseness of voice | 1 (1.9) |
| Surgical site infection | 1 (1.9) |
| Acute coronary syndrome | 1 (1.9) |
| Follow-up | |
| Not applicable (loss to follow-up) | 3 (7.4) |
| Not applicable (patient died)Mild restenosis | 1 (1.9)10 (18.5) |
| Moderate restenosis | 1 (1.9) |
| Severe restenosis | 1 (1.9) |
| Regression of disease | 37 (68.5) |
| Carotid floating thrombus | 1 (1.9) |
| ICU/HDU stay (days) | 1.98±4.22 |
| Ward stay (days) | 11.9±11.3 |
| Total hospital stays (days) | 13.9±12.9 |
| Follow-up in months | 19.9±19.9 |
| ICU/HDU admission | |
| Yes | 27 (50.0) |
| No | 27 (50.0) |
Values are presented as numbers and precentages (%) or mean ± standard deviation. ICU: intensive care unit, HDU: high dependency unit