Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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Review Comparative Study
Update on the Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy versus Stent Trial (CREST) protocol.
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The purpose of this study was to review the results of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA), stenting, or both in the treatment of patients who present with symptoms and angiographic findings most consistent with chronic mesenteric ischemia. ⋯ Endovascular therapy for treatment of mesenteric arterial stenoses is effective in the treatment of patients with symptoms and angiographic findings characteristic of chronic mesenteric ischemia.