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Endarterectomy, Carotid
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Definition
: The excision of the thickened, atheromatous tunica intima of a carotid artery.
specify CAROTID ARTERY, EXTERNAL or CAROTID ARTERY, INTERNAL (IM or NIM) if pertinent
See Also
Carotid Stenosis
Other names
Carotid Endarterectomy; Endarterectomies, Carotid; Carotid Endarterectomies