Cumulative incidence of restenosis in the endovascular treatment of extracranial carotid artery stenosis: a meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis showed a low cumulative rate of restenosis at 12 months and ipsilateral stroke within 30 days after stenting. Older patients and those with hostile neck present a lower risk of in-stent restenosis. The use of an embolic protection device was not associated with a lower risk of stroke.