2004
Improved outcomes of carotid endarterectomy: the critical role of vascular surgeons.
Teso D, Frattini J, Dardik A. Improved outcomes of carotid endarterectomy: the critical role of vascular surgeons. Seminars In Vascular Surgery 2004, 17: 214-8. PMID: 15449243, DOI: 10.1016/s0895-7967(04)00051-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedCarotid StenosisClinical CompetenceEndarterectomy, CarotidFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPhysician's RolePostoperative ComplicationsPrognosisQuality of Health CareRisk AssessmentSeverity of Illness IndexSurvival AnalysisTreatment OutcomeUltrasonography, Doppler, DuplexUnited StatesVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsCarotid endarterectomyVascular surgeonsStroke-free survivalHigh-volume hospitalsAnti-platelet agentsHigh-volume surgeonsRecognition of patientsVolume hospitalsAdjunctive medicationsPostoperative patientsVascular patientsVolume surgeonsExcellent outcomesProcedural resultsSurrogate markerVascular careVascular surgeryImproved outcomesHigh riskPatientsProcedural variablesSurgical judgmentUnclear significanceSurgeonsSurgical talent
1998
Influence of age and hospital volume on the results of carotid endarterectomy: A statewide analysis of 9918 cases
Perler B, Dardik A, Burleyson G, Gordon T, Williams G. Influence of age and hospital volume on the results of carotid endarterectomy: A statewide analysis of 9918 cases. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 1998, 27: 25-33. PMID: 9474079, DOI: 10.1016/s0741-5214(98)70288-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElective carotid endarterectomyHigh-volume hospitalsCarotid endarterectomyHospital volumeMaryland Health Services Cost Review Commission databaseGreater medical complexityModerate-volume hospitalsLow-volume hospitalsNeurologic complication rateAcute care hospitalsMajority of hospitalsInfluence of ageNeurologic complicationsPostoperative deathsCare hospitalComplication ratePatient ageHospital chargesSafe procedurePrimary procedureMedical complexityMortality rateHospitalPatientsMean length