¿Es la oclusión contralateral un factor de riesgo para la endarterectomía carotídea?

The presence of CO does not increase the morbidity and mortality rates after carrying out a CE, which can be performed with acceptable results that are comparable to those obtained in patients without CO. The use of shunts in these patients is not associated to a decrease in the chances of suffering a stroke. The added risk of CO should not be considered to be an isolated risk factor in order to justify other therapeutic alternatives.