[Stenting for XXXX of 55 cases].

@entity1 @entity64 @entity909 @entity735 @entity1856 @entity543 @entity912
OBJECTIVE: To introduce the procedure of carotid stenting, and to summary experiences of 55 cases. To study the theory and clinical significance of carotid stenting for @entity543 . METHODS: Fifty-five @entity1 with severe carotid @entity1856 stenoses were treated by stent implantation. Fifty-eight stents were implanted. Forty-one of these stents were Wallstent, 14 were Smart stents and 3 were OptiMed stents. Cerebral protection device was furnished for 18 @entity1 . RESULTS: During operation, there were 2 cases of small @entity64 and 2 cases of major @entity64 . One @entity1 suffered from @entity735 , who had a little signs after 3 months. Another @entity1 had @entity909 and right-side @entity912 and had a recovery in consciousness after salvage. The incidence of nervous system complications was 6.9%. Serious @entity64 rate was 3.5%. The incidence of circulatory system complications was 10.3%. Those @entity1 who received cerebral protection device did not have nervous complication. CONCLUSION: Carotid stenting is effective for the treatment of @entity543 . The experienced surgeon can make this procedure safe. The procedure's safety is enhanced by using cerebral protection device.
